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Maeir Family History

Maeir Surname 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: Mair, Meir, Marie, Maki, Main, Marin, Mei, Major, Malik, Baer

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Where is the Maeir family from?

You can see how Maeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maeir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Maeir family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Maeir's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Maeir families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maeir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Maeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeir 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Maeir. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Maeir. For the veterans among your Maeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeir lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Maeir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Maeir in 1991 was 63, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maeir ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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