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Meiver Family History

Meiver 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: Meier, Meiser, Mciver, Meiner, Seiver, Meijer, Oliver, Beaver, Lever

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Where is the Meiver family from?

You can see how Meiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiver family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Meiver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Meiver families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiver's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Meiver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Meiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiver 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Meiver. 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 6 military records available for the last name Meiver. For the veterans among your Meiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiver lifespan?

Average Meiver life expectancy in 1977 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiver 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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