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Meichtry Family History

Meichtry 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: Leichty, Keicher, Mistry, Eicher, Reicher, Leicht, Mencher, Teicher

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Where is the Meichtry family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meichtry 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 Meichtry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meichtry. 100% of Meichtry men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meichtry 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Meichtry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Meichtry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meichtry 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Meichtry. 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 20 military records available for the last name Meichtry. For the veterans among your Meichtry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meichtry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Meichtry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meichtry in 1964 was 61, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meichtry 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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