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Meislen Family History

Meislen 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: Meisler, Eisen, Meise, Millen, Meister, Meisel, Neisler, Zeisler

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Where is the Meislen family from?

You can see how Meislen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meislen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meislen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meislen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meislen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meislen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meislen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Meislen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meislen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meislen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meislen. For the veterans among your Meislen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meislen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Meislen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meislen in 1972 was 90, and 87 in 1997.

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