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Meyden Family History

Meyden 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: Leyden, Heyden, Menden, Mayden, Hayden, Heiden, Meyer, Eden, Hyden

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Where is the Meyden family from?

You can see how Meyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meyden families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meyden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meyden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyden ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meyden ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Meyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyden 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Meyden. 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 49 military records available for the last name Meyden. For the veterans among your Meyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Meyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meyden in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 1983.

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