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Mejeur Family History

Mejeur 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, Majer, Meter, Menear, Meger, Meuer, Meder, Meijer

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Where is the Mejeur family from?

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

In 1940, Huckster and Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mejeur. 50% of Mejeur men worked as a Huckster and 100% of Mejeur women worked as a Sorter.

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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

  • Huckster
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sorter
    100%

What Mejeur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Mejeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mejeur 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mejeur. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mejeur. For the veterans among your Mejeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mejeur lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mejeur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mejeur in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mejeur 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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