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Miesner Name Meaning

German: variant of Meissner . Compare Misner .

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


Similar surnames: Misner, Mesner, Meisner, Biener, Wiesler, Wiesner, Eisner, Mehner

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Where is the Miesner family from?

You can see how Miesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miesner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Miesner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Miesner family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Miesner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Miesner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miesner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miesner. 44% of Miesner men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Miesner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miesner were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Servant
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Miesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miesner 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Miesner. 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 520 military records available for the last name Miesner. For the veterans among your Miesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miesner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Miesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Miesner in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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