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Meire Family History

Meire 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: Meise, Maire, Meile, Meine, Mire, Meir, Moore, More, Mei, Merry

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Where is the Meire family from?

You can see how Meire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Meire families living in Shropshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Meire's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Meire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meire 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 Meire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meire. 50% of Meire women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Meire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Meire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meire 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Meire. 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 159 military records available for the last name Meire. For the veterans among your Meire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meire lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Meire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meire in 1971 was 63, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meire 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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