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Meert Family History

Meert 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: Meer, Meers, Beer, Mort, Merry, Meyer, Mero, Mier, Egert, Peart

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Where is the Meert family from?

You can see how Meert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Meert families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Meert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meert 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 Meert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meert. 50% of Meert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meert women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Meert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Meert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meert 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Meert. 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 74 military records available for the last name Meert. For the veterans among your Meert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Meert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Meert in 1967 was 69, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meert 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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