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Maeyer Family History

Maeyer 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, Mayer, Mawyer, Maeder, Sayer, Mander, Master, Marker, Dreyer

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Where is the Maeyer family from?

You can see how Maeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Maeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Maeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeyer 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 Maeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

What Maeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Maeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeyer 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Maeyer. 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 47 military records available for the last name Maeyer. For the veterans among your Maeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeyer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Maeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maeyer in 1977 was 60, and 77 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maeyer 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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