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Meyersohn Family History

Meyersohn 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: Meyerson, Mayerson, Myerson, Petersohn, Peterson, Merson, Reierson

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Where is the Meyersohn family from?

You can see how Meyersohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyersohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyersohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meyersohn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyersohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meyersohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyersohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyersohn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Meyersohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyersohn 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Meyersohn. 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 95 military records available for the last name Meyersohn. For the veterans among your Meyersohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyersohn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Meyersohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meyersohn in 1957 was 44, and 95 in 2002.

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