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Meyvis Family History

Meyvis 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: Mervis, Melis, Meis, Mellis, Levis, Melvin, Meyers, Bevis, Revis

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Where is the Meyvis family from?

You can see how Meyvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyvis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meyvis families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Meyvis families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyvis's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Meyvis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyvis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyvis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Meyvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyvis 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Meyvis. 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 Meyvis. For the veterans among your Meyvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyvis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Meyvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meyvis in 1973 was 72, and 97 in 2003.

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