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Mearan Family History

Mearan 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: Maran, Meara, Hearn, Marin, Verran, Maras, Madan, Dearman, Maron

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Mearan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mearan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mearan. For the veterans among your Mearan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mearan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Mearan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mearan in 1965 was 60, and 84 in 1988.

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