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Meibuhr Family History

Meibuhr Name 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: De Buhr, Meister, Meier, Meisler, Reiber, Meiser, Deibler, Melber

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Where is the Meibuhr family from?

You can see how Meibuhr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meibuhr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meibuhr family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Meibuhr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meibuhr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meibuhr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meibuhr ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Meibuhr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meibuhr 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Meibuhr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Meibuhr. For the veterans among your Meibuhr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meibuhr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Meibuhr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meibuhr in 1966 was 80, and 87 in 1996.

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