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Meuer Family History

Meuer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Meura near Saalfeld (Thuringia) or Meuro near Wittenberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meuer family from?

You can see how Meuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meuer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meuer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Meuer families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Meuer's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Meuer families in 1891.
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What did your Meuer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meuer. 34% of Meuer men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Meuer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meuer were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meuer 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Meuer. 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 595 military records available for the last name Meuer. For the veterans among your Meuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meuer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meuer in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meuer 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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