This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Meyera family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Meyera Family History

Meyera 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, Meyers, Mezera, Mayer, Heyer, Macera, Melena, Geyer, Meier

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Meyera family from?

You can see how Meyera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meyera family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meyera's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Meyera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Meyera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyera. 58% of Meyera men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Meyera | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

What Meyera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Meyera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyera census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Meyera

Passenger Lists

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Meyera. 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.

View all Meyera immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Meyera. For the veterans among your Meyera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meyera military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meyera family history

Discover More

What is the average Meyera lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyera 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyera

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meyera family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial