History of your Surname
Get access to Meisman family records.Start a free trial

Meisman Family History

Meisman 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: Mesman, Messman, Mersman, Reisman, Weisman, Eisman, Leiman, Mossman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Meisman family from?

You can see how Meisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meisman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Meisman families living in Missouri. This was about 61% of all the recorded Meisman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meisman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meisman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meisman. 100% of Meisman men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Meisman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Meisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Meisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meisman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Meisman

Passenger Lists

There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Meisman. 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.

View all Meisman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Meisman. For the veterans among your Meisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meisman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meisman family history

Discover More

What is the average Meisman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meisman in 1964 was 80, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meisman

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meisman family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Meisman last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial