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Meythaler Family History

Meythaler 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: Marthaler, Thaler, Metayer, Mettler, Mechler, Metzler, Mehler

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Where is the Meythaler family from?

You can see how Meythaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meythaler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meythaler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Meythaler families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Meythaler's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Meythaler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meythaler 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 Meythaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meythaler. 60% of Meythaler 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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Meythaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Meythaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meythaler 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Meythaler. 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 67 military records available for the last name Meythaler. For the veterans among your Meythaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meythaler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meythaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meythaler in 1962 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meythaler 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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