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Meyerkopf Family History

Meyerkopf 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: Meyerhoff, Meyerson, Meyer, Nemeroff, Federoff, Pagenkopf, Meyers

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerkopf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meyerkopf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Meyerkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerkopf 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meyerkopf. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meyerkopf. For the veterans among your Meyerkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerkopf lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Meyerkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meyerkopf in 1972 was 82, and 82 in 2002.

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