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Meyfort Family History

Meyfort 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 Meyfort family from?

You can see how Meyfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyfort family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Meyfort family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyfort's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Meyfort families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyfort 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 1 census records available for the last name Meyfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyfort 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meyfort. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meyfort. For the veterans among your Meyfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyfort lifespan?

Average Meyfort life expectancy in 1980 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyfort 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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