This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Meijers family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Meijers Family History

Meijers 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: Meiners, Meiers, Meijer, Meier, Meiser, Meyers, Miers, Meers, Meggers

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Meijers family from?

You can see how Meijers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meijers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meijers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Meijers families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meijers's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Meijers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meijers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Meijers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Meijers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meijers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Meijers

Passenger Lists

There are 316 immigration records available for the last name Meijers. 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.

View all Meijers immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Meijers. For the veterans among your Meijers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meijers military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meijers family history

Discover More

What is the average Meijers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Meijers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meijers in 1974 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meijers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meijers 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meijers family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial