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Meersman Family History

Meersman 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: Mersman, Moerman, Mesman, Messman, Marsman, Peerman, Deerman

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Where is the Meersman family from?

You can see how Meersman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meersman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meersman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Meersman families living in Warwickshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Meersman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Meersman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meersman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meersman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meersman. 25% of Meersman men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Meersman women worked as an Office Work.

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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

  • Janitor
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%

What Meersman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Meersman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meersman 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Meersman. 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 124 military records available for the last name Meersman. For the veterans among your Meersman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meersman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meersman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meersman in 1963 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meersman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meersman 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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