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Meyner Family History

Meyner 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, Menner, Mehner, Mayner, Reyner, Mesner, Meiner, Berner, Jenner

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Where is the Meyner family from?

You can see how Meyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meyner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Meyner families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meyner families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyner 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 Meyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meyner. 100% of Meyner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meyner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Meyner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Meyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyner 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Meyner. 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 607 military records available for the last name Meyner. For the veterans among your Meyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meyner in 1962 was 77, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyner 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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