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Meyere Family History

Meyere 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, Revere, Mayer, Heyer, Mestre, Severe, Meese, Geyer

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Where is the Meyere family from?

You can see how Meyere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyere family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meyere families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meyere's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meyere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyere 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 Meyere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyere. 100% of Meyere 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 Meyere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Meyere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyere 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Meyere. 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 76 military records available for the last name Meyere. For the veterans among your Meyere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Meyere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meyere in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyere 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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