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Meyerink Family History

Meyerink 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: Meyering, Meerdink, Melerine, Meyer, Severin, Merrick, Merin, Geurink

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Where is the Meyerink family from?

You can see how Meyerink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyerink family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyerink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Meyerink family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meyerink's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Meyerink families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerink 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 Meyerink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyerink. 60% of Meyerink men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Mason
    40%

What Meyerink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Meyerink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerink 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Meyerink. 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 113 military records available for the last name Meyerink. For the veterans among your Meyerink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerink lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Meyerink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meyerink in 1955 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyerink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyerink 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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