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Meytre Family History

Meytre 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: Mestre, Meyer, Mente, Petre, Ventre, Meyers, Mette, Metro, Myhre

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Where is the Meytre family from?

You can see how Meytre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meytre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meytre family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meytre's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meytre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meytre 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 41 census records available for the last name Meytre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meytre 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Meytre. 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 Meytre. For the veterans among your Meytre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meytre lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Meytre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meytre in 1972 was 77, and 95 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meytre 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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