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Meyrelles Family History

Meyrelles 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: Mireles, Merrell, Decelles, Metellus, Hercules, Melle, Mellis

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Where is the Meyrelles family from?

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

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyrelles. 100% of Meyrelles women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Meyrelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyrelles 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Meyrelles. 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 23 military records available for the last name Meyrelles. For the veterans among your Meyrelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyrelles lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Meyrelles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Meyrelles in 1961 was 62, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyrelles 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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