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Meyert Family History

Meyert 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: Meyer, Meyers, Mayer, Heyer, Egert, Geyer, Meier, Lebert, Meer

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Where is the Meyert family from?

You can see how Meyert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meyert families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meyert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyert 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 Meyert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyert. 100% of Meyert men worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

What Meyert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Meyert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyert 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Meyert. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meyert. For the veterans among your Meyert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Meyert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meyert in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyert 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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