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Meislich Family History

Meislich 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: Milich, Mesich, Heimlich, Beinlich, Weidlich, Meisch, Freilich

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Where is the Meislich family from?

You can see how Meislich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meislich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Meislich families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meislich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meislich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meislich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meislich ancestors do for a living?

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

What Meislich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Meislich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meislich 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Meislich. 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 24 military records available for the last name Meislich. For the veterans among your Meislich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meislich lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1989, in the United States, Meislich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meislich in 1983 was 71, and 82 in 1989.

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