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Miars Family History

Miars Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Myers.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Miars family from?

You can see how Miars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miars family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Miars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Miars families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Miars's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Miars families in 1891.
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What did your Miars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miars. 43% of Miars men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Miars women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miars were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Miars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miars 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Miars. 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 382 military records available for the last name Miars. For the veterans among your Miars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miars lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Miars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Miars in 1958 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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