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Meisson Family History

Meisson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Musson, Melson, Maison, Merson, Bisson, Soisson, Poisson, Sisson

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Where is the Meisson family from?

You can see how Meisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Meisson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Meisson family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meisson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Meisson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Meisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Meisson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Meisson. For the veterans among your Meisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisson lifespan?

Average Meisson life expectancy in 2000 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meisson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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