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Mearig Family History

Mearig 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: Marie, Marin, Mari, Maria, Fearing, Merin, Maris, Mario, Mearns

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Where is the Mearig family from?

You can see how Mearig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mearig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mearig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Mearig families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mearig's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mearig families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Mearig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearig 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mearig. 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 70 military records available for the last name Mearig. For the veterans among your Mearig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mearig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mearig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mearig in 1966 was 71, and 35 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mearig 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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