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Meyirs Family History

Meyirs 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: Meyers, Melis, Meyer, Meis, Moyers, Myers, Mears, Weyers, Meers

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Where is the Meyirs family from?

You can see how Meyirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyirs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyirs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meyirs family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyirs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meyirs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Meyirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyirs 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 immigration records available for the last name Meyirs. 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 Meyirs. For the veterans among your Meyirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyirs 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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