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Meyra Family History

Meyra 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: Mera, Mehra, Meara, Mura, Mora, Serra, Merry, Meyer, Mira, Mehta

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Where is the Meyra family from?

You can see how Meyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meyra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Meyra families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyra's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Meyra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyra 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 Meyra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyra. 100% of Meyra men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Meyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyra 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Meyra. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meyra. For the veterans among your Meyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyra lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Meyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meyra in 1974 was 74, and 76 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyra 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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