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Miears Family History

Miears Surname Meaning

Altered form of Mears or Miers.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Miears family from?

You can see how Miears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miears family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Miears families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Miears families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Miears's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Miears families in 1891.
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What did your Miears ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miears. 38% of Miears men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miears 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Miears. 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 453 military records available for the last name Miears. For the veterans among your Miears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miears lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Miears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Miears in 1958 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miears 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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