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Meyerson Family History

Meyerson Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Meyer Compare Myerson.

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


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Where is the Meyerson family from?

You can see how Meyerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meyerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Meyerson families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Meyerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meyerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerson 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 Meyerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meyerson. 26% of Meyerson men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Meyerson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meyerson were Chauffeur and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Chauffeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Typist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Meyerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Meyerson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meyerson. For the veterans among your Meyerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Meyerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meyerson in 1954 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyerson 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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