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Meara Family History

Meara Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Meadhra see O'Meara.

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


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Where is the Meara family from?

You can see how Meara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meara families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Meara families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Meara's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meara families in 1891.
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What did your Meara ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meara. 60% of Meara men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Meara women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meara were Builders Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Meara. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meara. For the veterans among your Meara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meara lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Meara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meara in 1942 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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