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Meyenberg Family History

Meyenberg 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: Weyenberg, Levenberg, Wesenberg, Denenberg, Meinberg, Nerenberg

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Where is the Meyenberg family from?

You can see how Meyenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Meyenberg families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Meyenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meyenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Meyenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyenberg 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Meyenberg. 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 164 military records available for the last name Meyenberg. For the veterans among your Meyenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Meyenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meyenberg in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2001.

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