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Meystedt Family History

Meystedt 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: Meister, Mester, Neustadt, Nienstedt, Meester, Ahlstedt, Mostert

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Where is the Meystedt family from?

You can see how Meystedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meystedt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meystedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Meystedt families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Meystedt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meystedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meystedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meystedt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Meystedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meystedt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meystedt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Meystedt. For the veterans among your Meystedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meystedt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1998, in the United States, Meystedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Meystedt in 1949 was 34, and 88 in 1998.

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