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Meifarth Family History

Meifarth 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: Seiferth, Seyfarth, Dearth, Keinath, Herfurth, Eifert, Meffert

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Where is the Meifarth family from?

You can see how Meifarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meifarth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meifarth family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Meifarth's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Meifarth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meifarth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Meifarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meifarth 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Meifarth. 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 18 military records available for the last name Meifarth. For the veterans among your Meifarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meifarth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Meifarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meifarth in 1963 was 72, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meifarth 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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