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Meuers Family History

Meuers 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: Meyers, Meers, Meuer, Meiers, Meyer, Mewes, Evers, Meier, Meer

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Where is the Meuers family from?

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

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meuers. 100% of Meuers women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Meuers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Meuers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meuers 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Meuers. 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 36 military records available for the last name Meuers. For the veterans among your Meuers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meuers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Meuers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Meuers in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meuers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meuers 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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