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Meurer Family History

Meurer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Maurer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meurer family from?

You can see how Meurer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meurer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meurer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Meurer families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Meurer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meurer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meurer 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 Meurer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meurer. 15% of Meurer men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Meurer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meurer were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Meurer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Meurer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meurer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meurer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Meurer. For the veterans among your Meurer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meurer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Meurer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meurer in 1954 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meurer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meurer 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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