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Mieir Family History

Mieir 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: Mier, Meir, Lier, Mei, Meis, Mir, Weir, Mair, Bier, Vieira

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Where is the Mieir family from?

You can see how Mieir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mieir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mieir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mieir families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mieir's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mieir families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Mieir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mieir 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mieir. 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 104 military records available for the last name Mieir. For the veterans among your Mieir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mieir lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Mieir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mieir in 1951 was 51, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mieir 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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