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Mieras Family History

Mieras Surname Meaning

Spanish: Castilianized form of Asturian-Leonese and Catalan Mieres.

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


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Where is the Mieras family from?

You can see how Mieras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mieras family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mieras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mieras families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mieras's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mieras families in 1891.
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What did your Mieras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mieras. 23% of Mieras men worked as a Proprietor and 38% of Mieras women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mieras were Machinist and Housework.

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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

  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housework
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mieras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mieras 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Mieras. 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 367 military records available for the last name Mieras. For the veterans among your Mieras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mieras lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mieras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mieras in 1948 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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