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Mey Family History

Mey Name Meaning

English Irish Dutch and German: variant of May or Mei . German: habitational name from Mey in Lorraine. English and Irish: variant of Mee .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: May, Ney, Rey, Ey, Wey, Moy, Mei, Ley, Meyn, Hey

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Where is the Mey family from?

You can see how Mey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mey families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mey families in 1891.
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What did your Mey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mey. 67% of Mey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mey 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Mey. For the veterans among your Mey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mey in 1951 was 45, and 52 in 2004.

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