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Meffer Family History

Meffer 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: Peffer, Meffert, Feffer, Keffer, Mefferd, Messer, Meyer, Medler

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Where is the Meffer family from?

You can see how Meffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meffer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meffer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Meffer families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meffer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meffer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meffer 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 Meffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meffer. 100% of Meffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Meffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meffer 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Meffer. 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 53 military records available for the last name Meffer. For the veterans among your Meffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meffer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Meffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Meffer in 1977 was 74, and 53 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meffer 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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