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Meairs Family History

Meairs 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: Mears, Mairs, Peairs, Mars, Melis, Meis, Means, Mair, Maire, Mains

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Where is the Meairs family from?

You can see how Meairs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meairs family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meairs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Meairs families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Meairs's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meairs families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meairs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Meairs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meairs. 72% of Meairs men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Meairs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Meairs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meairs 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Meairs. 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 99 military records available for the last name Meairs. For the veterans among your Meairs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meairs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meairs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meairs in 1964 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meairs 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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