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Meyis Family History

Meyis 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: Melis, Meis, Reis, Lewis, Mei, Melin, Meyer, Melia, Manis, Regis

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Where is the Meyis family from?

You can see how Meyis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meyis family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meyis's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Meyis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lather was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyis. 100% of Meyis men worked as a Lather. .

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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

  • Lather
    100%
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Meyis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meyis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Meyis. For the veterans among your Meyis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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