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Meirhaeghe Family History

Meirhaeghe 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: Verhaeghe, Verhage, Michael, Murtagh, Mirante, Merhar, Miracle

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Where is the Meirhaeghe family from?

You can see how Meirhaeghe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meirhaeghe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meirhaeghe family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meirhaeghe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meirhaeghe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meirhaeghe 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 Meirhaeghe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meirhaeghe. 100% of Meirhaeghe men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

What Meirhaeghe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Meirhaeghe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meirhaeghe 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Meirhaeghe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meirhaeghe. For the veterans among your Meirhaeghe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meirhaeghe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meirhaeghe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meirhaeghe in 1966 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meirhaeghe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meirhaeghe 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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