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Meyer Sr Family History

Meyer Sr 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: Meyers, Meyer, Moyers, Myers, Meyering, Weyers, Meers, Mayers

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meyer Sr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyer Sr 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 Meyer Sr. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Meyer Sr. For the veterans among your Meyer Sr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyer Sr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meyer Sr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Meyer Sr in 1963 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

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