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Meyran Family History

Meyran 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: Myran, Verran, Moran, Merin, Meehan, Maran, Beran, Mesman, Eyman

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Where is the Meyran family from?

You can see how Meyran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyran family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Meyran families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meyran's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meyran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyran 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 Meyran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyran. 34% of Meyran men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Printer
    23%
  • Family Worker
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Meyran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Meyran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyran 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Meyran. 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 43 military records available for the last name Meyran. For the veterans among your Meyran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Meyran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meyran in 1965 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyran 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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