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Meersand Family History

Meersand 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: Marland, Berland, Morland, Meehan, Merson, Moerman, Overland, Ferland

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Where is the Meersand family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meersand 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 Meersand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meersand. 100% of Meersand women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Meersand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Meersand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meersand 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Meersand. 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 36 military records available for the last name Meersand. For the veterans among your Meersand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meersand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Meersand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meersand in 1967 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meersand 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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