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Meibers Family History

Meibers 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: Meiners, Meiers, Heiberg, Melberg, Meier, Reiber, Meiser, Meyers

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Where is the Meibers family from?

You can see how Meibers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meibers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meibers family living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Meibers's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Meibers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meibers 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 141 census records available for the last name Meibers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meibers 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Meibers. 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 30 military records available for the last name Meibers. For the veterans among your Meibers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meibers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Meibers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Meibers in 1968 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meibers 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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