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Meiar Family History

Meiar 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: Meier, Meir, Bear, Mei, Meyer, Dear, Meis, Pear, Melia, Mier

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Where is the Meiar family from?

You can see how Meiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meiar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Meiar families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Meiar's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Meiar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiar 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 Meiar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meiar. 100% of Meiar men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Meiar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Meiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiar 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Meiar. 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 17 military records available for the last name Meiar. For the veterans among your Meiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Meiar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meiar in 1972 was 64, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiar 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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