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Meyland Family History

Meyland 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: Mayland, Meland, Medland, Leyland, Melland, Weyland, Neyland, Newland

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Where is the Meyland family from?

You can see how Meyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Meyland families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meyland families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyland 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 Meyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyland. 100% of Meyland 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
    100%

What Meyland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Meyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyland 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Meyland. 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 59 military records available for the last name Meyland. For the veterans among your Meyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyland lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Meyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meyland in 1958 was 59, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyland 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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