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Meyerin Family History

Meyerin 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: Meyering, Meyer, Severin, Merin, Meyers, Merrin, Melerine, Meyerson

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Where is the Meyerin family from?

You can see how Meyerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyerin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Meyerin families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meyerin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meyerin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyerin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Meyerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerin 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Meyerin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meyerin. For the veterans among your Meyerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerin lifespan?

Average Meyerin life expectancy in 2001 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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