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Meyett Family History

Meyett 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: Meyette, Meyer, Minett, Jewett, Myatt, Meyers, Meggett, Myette

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Where is the Meyett family from?

You can see how Meyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Meyett families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meyett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meyett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyett 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 279 census records available for the last name Meyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyett 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Meyett. 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 72 military records available for the last name Meyett. For the veterans among your Meyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Meyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meyett in 1967 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyett 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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