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Meierhenry Family History

Meierhenry 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: Mchenry, Fitzhenry, Mesecher, Mcilhenny, Meservey, Mcelheney

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Where is the Meierhenry family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meierhenry. 100% of Meierhenry 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
    100%

What Meierhenry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Meierhenry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meierhenry 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meierhenry. 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 24 military records available for the last name Meierhenry. For the veterans among your Meierhenry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meierhenry lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Meierhenry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meierhenry in 1976 was 93, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meierhenry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meierhenry 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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