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Meires Family History

Meires 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: Mires, Meares, Miles, Meis, Terres, Meise, Mares, Mewes, Maire, Meier

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Where is the Meires family from?

You can see how Meires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meires family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meires families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Meires families living in Shropshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meires's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Meires families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meires 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 Meires ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meires. 100% of Meires men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Meires family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Meires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meires 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Meires. 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 33 military records available for the last name Meires. For the veterans among your Meires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meires lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Meires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meires in 1966 was 73, and 78 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meires 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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