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Myerfeld Family History

Myerfeld 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: Merfeld, Mergel, Sommerfeld, Overfield, Rehfeld, Sternfeld, Herzfeld

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Where is the Myerfeld family from?

You can see how Myerfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myerfeld family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Myerfeld family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Myerfeld's in USA. California had the highest population of Myerfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myerfeld 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 24 census records available for the last name Myerfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myerfeld 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Myerfeld. 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 5 military records available for the last name Myerfeld. For the veterans among your Myerfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myerfeld lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Myerfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Myerfeld in 1984 was 60, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myerfeld 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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