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Meuren Family History

Meuren 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: Meuret, Muren, Meurer, Merren, Uren, Maurer, Buren, Herren, Merin

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Where is the Meuren family from?

You can see how Meuren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meuren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meuren families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Meuren family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meuren's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meuren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meuren 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 103 census records available for the last name Meuren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meuren 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Meuren. 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 64 military records available for the last name Meuren. For the veterans among your Meuren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meuren lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Meuren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meuren in 1973 was 71, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meuren 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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