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Meireis Family History

Meireis 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: Mervis, Mehrens, Mires, Meiners, Meiers, Merris, Meares, Meisels

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Where is the Meireis family from?

You can see how Meireis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meireis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meireis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meireis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meireis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meireis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meireis 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 254 census records available for the last name Meireis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meireis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Meireis. 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 54 military records available for the last name Meireis. For the veterans among your Meireis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meireis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meireis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meireis in 1965 was 40, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meireis 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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