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Meierer Family History

Meierer 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: Meister, Meier, Meisler, Meiser, Federer, Lederer, Sierer, Meinzer

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Where is the Meierer family from?

You can see how Meierer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meierer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meierer family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meierer's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Meierer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meierer 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 Meierer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meierer. 67% of Meierer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Meierer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Meierer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meierer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Meierer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Meierer. For the veterans among your Meierer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meierer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Meierer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Meierer in 1971 was 87, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meierer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meierer 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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