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Meyas Family History

Meyas 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: Meas, Melis, Meyer, Maras, Meis, Minas, Means, Mewes, Milas, Mestas

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Where is the Meyas family from?

You can see how Meyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Meyas families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyas's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Meyas families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Meyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyas 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Meyas. 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 Meyas. For the veterans among your Meyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyas 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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