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Meeboer Family History

Meeboer 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: Meester, Beeber, Melber, Peebler, Meeker, Seeber, Nieboer, De Boer

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Where is the Meeboer family from?

You can see how Meeboer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeboer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meeboer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Meeboer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeboer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meeboer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeboer 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 Meeboer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meeboer. 100% of Meeboer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Meeboer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Meeboer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeboer 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Meeboer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Meeboer. For the veterans among your Meeboer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeboer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Meeboer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meeboer in 1966 was 70, and 66 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meeboer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeboer 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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