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Mayerus Family History

Mayerus Surname 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: Mayers, Majerus, Mayer, Ayers, Moyers, Myers, Meyers, Sayers, Maheras

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Where is the Mayerus family from?

You can see how Mayerus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayerus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mayerus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mayerus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mayerus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayerus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Mayerus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayerus 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mayerus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Mayerus. For the veterans among your Mayerus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayerus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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