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Meirowsky Family History

Meirowsky 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: Mirowski, Petrowsky, Petrowski, Mikowski, Zebrowski, Morosky

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Where is the Meirowsky family from?

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

In 1940, Service Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meirowsky. 50% of Meirowsky men worked as a Service Man.

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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

  • Service Man
    50%
  • Blacksmith
    50%

What Meirowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Meirowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meirowsky 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Meirowsky. 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 39 military records available for the last name Meirowsky. For the veterans among your Meirowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meirowsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Meirowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Meirowsky in 1968 was 87, and 62 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meirowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meirowsky 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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