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Meyforth Family History

Meyforth 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: Keyworth, Seyferth, Seyfarth, Herfurth, Hepworth, Monforte, Hayworth

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Where is the Meyforth family from?

You can see how Meyforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyforth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meyforth family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meyforth's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Meyforth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyforth 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 76 census records available for the last name Meyforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyforth 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Meyforth. 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 33 military records available for the last name Meyforth. For the veterans among your Meyforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyforth lifespan?

Average Meyforth life expectancy in 1976 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyforth 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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