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Meisenheimer Family History

Meisenheimer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Meisenheim in the Palatinate. Compare Misenheimer and Misenhimer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meisenheimer family from?

You can see how Meisenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisenheimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meisenheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Meisenheimer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meisenheimer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meisenheimer families in 1911.
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What did your Meisenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meisenheimer. 36% of Meisenheimer men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Meisenheimer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meisenheimer were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meisenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisenheimer 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Meisenheimer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meisenheimer. For the veterans among your Meisenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisenheimer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Meisenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meisenheimer in 1953 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meisenheimer 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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