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Meerian Family History

Meerian Name 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: Yerian, Merin, Meehan, Cherian, Moerman, Merrigan, Peerman, Meenan

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Where is the Meerian family from?

You can see how Meerian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meerian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meerian family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meerian's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Meerian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meerian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meerian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meerian. 100% of Meerian 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Meerian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meerian 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Meerian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Meerian. For the veterans among your Meerian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meerian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Meerian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meerian in 1965 was 82, and 79 in 2001.

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