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Meisin Family History

Meisin 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: Melin, Meis, Eisen, Meise, Merlin, Melson, Voisin, Merin, Maison

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisin 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 Meisin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Meisin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Meisin. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Meisin. For the veterans among your Meisin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisin lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Meisin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meisin in 1988 was 85, and 80 in 2000.

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