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Meyerpeter Family History

Meyerpeter 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: Meyerhofer, Meester, Aegerter, Mayerhofer, Elsenpeter, Meyette

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Where is the Meyerpeter family from?

You can see how Meyerpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyerpeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyerpeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Meyerpeter families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meyerpeter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meyerpeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyerpeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meyerpeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meyerpeter. 60% of Meyerpeter men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Meyerpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyerpeter 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Meyerpeter. 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 71 military records available for the last name Meyerpeter. For the veterans among your Meyerpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyerpeter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Meyerpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meyerpeter in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2002.

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