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Meuter Family History

Meuter 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: Reuter, Mester, Muter, Meter, Meuser, Mauter, Meuer, Metter, Menter

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Where is the Meuter family from?

You can see how Meuter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meuter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meuter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meuter family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Meuter's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Meuter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meuter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Meuter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meuter 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Meuter. 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 270 military records available for the last name Meuter. For the veterans among your Meuter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meuter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Meuter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meuter in 1958 was 48, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meuter 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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