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Meyr Family History

Meyr 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, Meer, Mayr, Mehr, Mey, Meir, Meyn, May, Bear, Meng

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Where is the Meyr family from?

You can see how Meyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meyr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Meyr families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Meyr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meyr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyr 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 Meyr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meyr. 39% of Meyr men worked as a Labor and 67% of Meyr women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meyr were Mechanic and Maid.

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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

  • Labor
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

What Meyr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyr 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Meyr. 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 759 military records available for the last name Meyr. For the veterans among your Meyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyr lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Meyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Meyr in 1969 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyr 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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