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Mearsheimer Family History

Mearsheimer 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: Melsheimer, Berkheimer, Manheimer, Mannheimer, Wertheimer, Gensheimer

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Where is the Mearsheimer family from?

You can see how Mearsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mearsheimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mearsheimer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mearsheimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mearsheimer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mearsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearsheimer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mearsheimer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mearsheimer. For the veterans among your Mearsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mearsheimer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mearsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mearsheimer in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mearsheimer 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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