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Meisenkothen Family History

Meisenkothen Name 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: Deisenroth, Eisenstein, Meisenzahl, Eisenlohr, Hergenrother

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Where is the Meisenkothen family from?

You can see how Meisenkothen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisenkothen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meisenkothen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Meisenkothen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meisenkothen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisenkothen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meisenkothen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meisenkothen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Meisenkothen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisenkothen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Meisenkothen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meisenkothen. For the veterans among your Meisenkothen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisenkothen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Meisenkothen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meisenkothen in 1980 was 85, and 82 in 2002.

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