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Meyerstein Family History

Meyerstein 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: Feuerstein, Feierstein, Levenstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Alperstein

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Where is the Meyerstein family from?

You can see how Meyerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyerstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyerstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Meyerstein families living in California. This was about 56% of all the recorded Meyerstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Meyerstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyerstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Construction Engineer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meyerstein. 50% of Meyerstein men worked as a Construction Engineer and 100% of Meyerstein women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Construction Engineer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Meyerstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Meyerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerstein 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Meyerstein. 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 77 military records available for the last name Meyerstein. For the veterans among your Meyerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Meyerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meyerstein in 1966 was 89, and 102 in 2002.

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