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Meyerratken Family History

Meyerratken 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: Monserrate, Mccracken, Eyerman, Meyerhofer, Feyereisen, Meyette

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Where is the Meyerratken family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerratken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meyerratken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyerratken. 100% of Meyerratken women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Meyerratken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerratken 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Meyerratken. 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 8 military records available for the last name Meyerratken. For the veterans among your Meyerratken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerratken lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Meyerratken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meyerratken in 1973 was 84, and 97 in 1997.

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