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Meyri Family History

Meyri 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: Mori, Mei, Merry, Mari, Meyer, Mero, Merin, Neri, Meer, Mauri

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyri 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 17 census records available for the last name Meyri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyri 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Meyri. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Meyri. For the veterans among your Meyri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyri lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Meyri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Meyri in 1971 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

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