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Meer Family History

Meer Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan, also common elsewhere in the Indian subcontinent): variant of Mir.

Jewish: variant of Meyer.

North German; Dutch (Van der Meer): topographic name for someone who lived by a body of water. Middle Dutch mere, Middle Low German mere, mer ‘lake’.

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English (mainly Warwickshire and Staffordshire): variant of Mear.

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


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Where is the Meer family from?

You can see how Meer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Meer families living in Derbyshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Meer's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Meer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meer. 50% of Meer men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Meer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meer were Bricklayer and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Meer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Meer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meer 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Meer. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Meer. For the veterans among your Meer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Meer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meer in 1956 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meer 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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