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Meisenhelter Family History

Meisenhelter 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: Meisenhelder, Meisenheimer, Misenheimer, Eisenhauer, Eisenberger

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Where is the Meisenhelter family from?

You can see how Meisenhelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisenhelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meisenhelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Meisenhelter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meisenhelter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meisenhelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisenhelter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meisenhelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meisenhelter. 60% of Meisenhelter men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Meisenhelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meisenhelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisenhelter 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Meisenhelter. 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 186 military records available for the last name Meisenhelter. For the veterans among your Meisenhelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisenhelter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meisenhelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meisenhelter in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meisenhelter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meisenhelter 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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