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Miesen Family History

Miesen Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: patronymic from Mies

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


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Where is the Miesen family from?

You can see how Miesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Miesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Miesen families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Miesen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Miesen families in 1911.
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What did your Miesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miesen. 29% of Miesen men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Miesen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miesen were Manager 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
    29%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Miesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miesen 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Miesen. 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 328 military records available for the last name Miesen. For the veterans among your Miesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miesen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Miesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Miesen in 1958 was 22, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miesen 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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