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Meure Family History

Meure 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: Meuret, Eure, Meuse, Meurer, Mule, Moore, Mura, More, Merry, Mehle

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Where is the Meure family from?

You can see how Meure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meure family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Meure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meure family living in Channel Islands. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meure's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 2 other counties had the highest population of Meure families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meure 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 222 census records available for the last name Meure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meure 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Meure. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meure. For the veterans among your Meure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meure lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Meure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meure in 1966 was 81, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meure 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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