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Meilert Family History

Meilert 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: Eilert, Meinert, Mellert, Weilert, Medler, Meier, Gellert, Meisler

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Where is the Meilert family from?

You can see how Meilert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meilert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meilert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Meilert family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Meilert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meilert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meilert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meilert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Meilert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meilert 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Meilert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Meilert. For the veterans among your Meilert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meilert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Meilert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meilert in 1966 was 75, and 71 in 2001.

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