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Meivers Family History

Meivers 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: Meiners, Meiers, Seivers, Rivers, Evers, Meier, Nevers, Meiser

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Where is the Meivers family from?

You can see how Meivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meivers family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Meivers families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Meivers's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Meivers families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Meivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meivers 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Meivers. 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 4 military records available for the last name Meivers. For the veterans among your Meivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meivers lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Meivers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meivers in 1985 was 47, and 72 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meivers 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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