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Meyfohrt Family History

Meyfohrt 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: Meylor, Medford, Befort, Meffert, Lefort, Mefford, Monfort, Seyfert

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Where is the Meyfohrt family from?

You can see how Meyfohrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyfohrt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meyfohrt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyfohrt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meyfohrt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Meyfohrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyfohrt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Meyfohrt. 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 13 military records available for the last name Meyfohrt. For the veterans among your Meyfohrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyfohrt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Meyfohrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meyfohrt in 1966 was 69, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyfohrt 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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