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Meers Family History

Meers Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire) and Irish (Mayo): variant of Mears.

Flemish and Dutch: topographic name from meers(ch) denoting lush alluvial land by a watercourse.

North German: cognate of 2 above.

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


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Where is the Meers family from?

You can see how Meers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Meers families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Meers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meers families in 1891.
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What did your Meers 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 Meers. 34% of Meers men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Meers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meers were Builders Labourer and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Dock Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Cook
    4%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Meers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meers. 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 Meers. For the veterans among your Meers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Meers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meers in 1959 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meers 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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