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Meyeres Family History

Meyeres 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, Meneses, Weyers, Meers, Menezes, Mayers

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Where is the Meyeres family from?

You can see how Meyeres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyeres family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyeres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meyeres family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meyeres's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Meyeres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyeres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyeres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyeres. 34% of Meyeres men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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What Meyeres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Meyeres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyeres 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Meyeres. 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 29 military records available for the last name Meyeres. For the veterans among your Meyeres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyeres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Meyeres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Meyeres in 1963 was 83, and 59 in 2002.

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