History of your Surname
Get access to Meyerfield family records.Start a free trial

Meyerfield Family History

Meyerfield 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: Edenfield, Overfield, Mayfield, Benefield, Merrifield, Bearfield

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Meyerfield family from?

You can see how Meyerfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyerfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyerfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Meyerfield families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Meyerfield's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meyerfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Meyerfield ancestors do for a living?

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

What Meyerfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Meyerfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerfield census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Meyerfield

Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Meyerfield. 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.

View all Meyerfield immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Meyerfield. For the veterans among your Meyerfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meyerfield military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meyerfield family history

Discover More

What is the average Meyerfield lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meyerfield family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Meyerfield last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial