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Mierop Family History

Mierop 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: Mitro, Mero, Mier, Miron, Mierau, Miers, Mieras, Mirro, Miro, Pierog

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Where is the Mierop family from?

You can see how Mierop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mierop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mierop families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mierop families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mierop's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mierop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mierop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mierop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mierop. 50% of Mierop women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Mierop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Mierop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mierop 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Mierop. 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 48 military records available for the last name Mierop. For the veterans among your Mierop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mierop lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mierop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mierop in 1967 was 57, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mierop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mierop 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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