Misener History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Misener

What does the name Misener mean?

The surname Misener belongs to a class of local surname, which are derived from the place where the original bearer lived or held land. Misener is a habitational surname, and is derived from an already- existing place name. The original bearer of the surname Misener lived in the town of Meissen, in the Saxony region of Germany.

Early Origins of the Misener family

The surname Misener was first found in Meissen, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. The name refers to the city or principality of Meissen, now a part of Saxony. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Misener family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Misener research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1372, 1411, 1436, 1753, 1803, 1822, 1848 and 1866 are included under the topic Early Misener History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Misener Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Meissner, Meisner, Misener, Meissener, Meisener, Misner, Meixner, Meichsner, Mechsner, Mexner and many more.

Early Notables of the Misener family

Der Meissner, who was a Middle-High German poet of the late 13th century. August Gottlieb Meissner (1753-1803) was a professor in Prague before becoming the director of the Lyceum (university) at Fulda. He wrote plays and short stories. His nephew...
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Misener migration to Canada +

Misener Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Leonard Misener U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 1

Misener Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Peter Misener, who landed in Canada in 1841
William Misener, who arrived in Canada in 1841

Contemporary Notables of the name Misener (post 1700) +

Roy B. Misener, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 1940 2

Sources +

Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html