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Meixner Name Meaning

German: variant of Meichsner which is a variant of Meissner . This form is also found in Czechia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Maixner, Meisner, Meiner, Leisner, Meister, Weiner, Meinen, Minner

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Where is the Meixner family from?

You can see how Meixner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meixner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meixner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Meixner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Meixner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meixner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meixner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meixner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meixner. 19% of Meixner men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Meixner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meixner were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meixner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Meixner. For the veterans among your Meixner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meixner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Meixner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meixner in 1954 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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