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Mefer Family History

Mefer 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: Meyer, Meier, Meer, Meter, Defer, Meger, Meuer, Meder, Beer, Peter

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Where is the Mefer family from?

You can see how Mefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mefer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mefer families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mefer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mefer 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 Mefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mefer. 100% of Mefer women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Mefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Mefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mefer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mefer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mefer. For the veterans among your Mefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mefer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Mefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mefer in 1974 was 64, and 92 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mefer 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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