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Meyi Family History

Meyi 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: Mei, Meli, Mey, Meyn, May, Wei, Mori, Yi, Meng, Maki

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Where is the Meyi family from?

You can see how Meyi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meyi family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyi's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Meyi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyi ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Meyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyi 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Meyi. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meyi. For the veterans among your Meyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyi lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Meyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meyi in 1981 was 89, and 84 in 2003.

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