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Meyerfeld Family History

Meyerfeld 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: Merfeld, Nederveld, Westerfeld, Manderfeld, Seefeld, Meyer, Mergel

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Where is the Meyerfeld family from?

You can see how Meyerfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyerfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyerfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Meyerfeld families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meyerfeld's in USA. California had the highest population of Meyerfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerfeld 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 315 census records available for the last name Meyerfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerfeld 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Meyerfeld. 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 136 military records available for the last name Meyerfeld. For the veterans among your Meyerfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerfeld lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Meyerfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meyerfeld in 1969 was 58, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyerfeld 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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