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Meissenger Family History

Meissenger 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: Messenger, Messinger, Meissner, Weissinger, Meisinger, Beiswenger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meissenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meissenger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Meissenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meissenger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meissenger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meissenger. For the veterans among your Meissenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meissenger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Meissenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meissenger in 1965 was 70, and 83 in 1977.

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