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Mearer Family History

Mearer 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: Meader, Meager, Mehrer, Mealer, Meurer, Meaker, Meares, Searer

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Where is the Mearer family from?

You can see how Mearer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mearer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mearer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mearer family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mearer's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mearer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mearer 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 157 census records available for the last name Mearer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearer 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mearer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mearer. For the veterans among your Mearer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mearer lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Mearer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mearer in 1995 was 84, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mearer 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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