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Meyners Family History

Meyners 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: Meyers, Meiners, Meyer, Mynes, Moyers, Myers, Manners, Reynders

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Where is the Meyners family from?

You can see how Meyners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyners family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyners families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Meyners families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Meyners's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meyners families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyners 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 Meyners ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyners. 100% of Meyners men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Meyners family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Meyners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyners 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Meyners. 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 89 military records available for the last name Meyners. For the veterans among your Meyners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyners lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Meyners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Meyners in 1955 was 46, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyners

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyners 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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