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Meyman Family History

Meyman 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: Mesman, Eyman, Heyman, Melman, Merman, Weyman, Neyman, Reyman, Geyman

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Where is the Meyman family from?

You can see how Meyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Meyman family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Meyman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyman 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 Meyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wrapper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyman. 100% of Meyman women worked as a Wrapper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    100%

What Meyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Meyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyman 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Meyman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Meyman. For the veterans among your Meyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Meyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meyman in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyman 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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