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Meissel Family History

Meissel 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: Meisel, Beissel, Missel, Messer, Kessel, Meissner, Meise, Weisser

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Where is the Meissel family from?

You can see how Meissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meissel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meissel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Meissel families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meissel's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Meissel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meissel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meissel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Meissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meissel 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Meissel. 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 526 military records available for the last name Meissel. For the veterans among your Meissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meissel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meissel in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

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