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Meiries Family History

Meiries 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: Menzies, Ferries, Mires, Meiring, Merkes, Mertes, Merris, Meares

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Where is the Meiries family from?

You can see how Meiries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiries family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meiries families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Meiries families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiries's in USA. California had the highest population of Meiries families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiries 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 88 census records available for the last name Meiries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiries 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Meiries. 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 military records available for the last name Meiries. For the veterans among your Meiries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiries lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Meiries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meiries in 1979 was 35, and 99 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiries 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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