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Meirs Family History

Meirs 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: Meis, Mears, Meers, Meiss, Mairs, Meiers, Mers, Meir, Meins, Meigs

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Where is the Meirs family from?

You can see how Meirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meirs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meirs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Meirs families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Meirs's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Meirs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meirs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meirs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meirs. 34% of Meirs men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meirs 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Meirs. 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 345 military records available for the last name Meirs. For the veterans among your Meirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meirs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meirs in 1963 was 81, and 67 in 2003.

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