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Meynier Family History

Meynier 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: Meunier, Meyer, Venier, Meier, Menger, Manier, Mynhier, Denier

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Where is the Meynier family from?

You can see how Meynier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meynier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meynier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Meynier families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Meynier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Meynier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meynier 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 Meynier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meynier. 43% of Meynier men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Meynier women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Helper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Meynier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Meynier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meynier 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Meynier. 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 79 military records available for the last name Meynier. For the veterans among your Meynier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meynier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meynier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Meynier in 1962 was 84, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meynier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meynier 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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