Melchoir Kaeuffeler Meyer 1555–1615
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13 researchers on YourRoots have Melchoir Meyer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1555, Melchoir Kaeuffeler Meyer entered the world in Schleitheim, Schaffhausen, Switzerland, born to hans mayer mair and adelheid frey anna kaeuffeler meyer blaurmamin. Melchoir Kaeuffeler Meyer passed away in 1615 in Herbrechtingen, Württemberg, Germany.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Melchoir Meyer
This ancestor line traces from Schaffhausen, Canton, Zurich, Switzerland (1500) to Schleitheim, Schaffhausen, Switzerland (1555) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Melchoir Meyer (1555–1615) was born in Schleitheim, Schaffhausen, Switzerland and died in Herbrechtingen, Württemberg, Germany. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Melchoir in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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Melchoir Meyer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record