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Maera Family History

Maera 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: Marra, Macera, Madera, Mara, Manera, Maerz, Mera, Maura, Maeda, Miera

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Where is the Maera family from?

You can see how Maera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maera family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Maera families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Maera family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Maera's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Maera families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maera 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 183 census records available for the last name Maera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maera 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Maera. 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 9 military records available for the last name Maera. For the veterans among your Maera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maera lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maera 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maera

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