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Meisl Family History

Meisl 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: Meis, Meise, Meisel, Meidl, Meiss, Reis, Mill, Mei, Melis, Geist

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Where is the Meisl family from?

You can see how Meisl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meisl family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meisl's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Meisl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meisl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meisl. 50% of Meisl men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Meisl women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Bartender
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Meisl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisl 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Meisl. 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 470 military records available for the last name Meisl. For the veterans among your Meisl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meisl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meisl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Meisl in 1963 was 90, and 91 in 2004.

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