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Mierau Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Mierau (West Prussia) Mirau (East Prussia Posen) or Mirow (several examples in Mecklenburg). This was one of the German surnames that became established in southern Russia (in what is now Ukraine) in the 19th century.

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


Similar surnames: Miera, Lienau, Liebau, Mira, Mera, Mieras, Mier, Lier, Riera, Miura

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Where is the Mierau family from?

You can see how Mierau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mierau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Mierau families living in Nebraska. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mierau's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mierau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mierau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mierau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mierau. 55% of Mierau men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farmer Son Laborer
    28%
  • Labourer
    19%
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What Mierau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mierau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mierau 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Mierau. 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 279 military records available for the last name Mierau. For the veterans among your Mierau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mierau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mierau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mierau in 1965 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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