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Meiran Family History

Meiran 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: Verran, Mira, Leiman, Moran, Milan, Merin, Meehan, Maran, Mein, Beran

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Where is the Meiran family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meiran. 100% of Meiran 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
    100%

What Meiran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Meiran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiran 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Meiran. 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 41 military records available for the last name Meiran. For the veterans among your Meiran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiran lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Meiran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meiran in 1963 was 68, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meiran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiran 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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