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Meurs Family History

Meurs Name Meaning

see Muers .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mears, Meers, Mers, Mura, Mars, Merry, Melis, Meis, Mero, Means

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Where is the Meurs family from?

You can see how Meurs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meurs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meurs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meurs families living in Texas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Meurs's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Meurs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meurs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meurs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meurs. 34% of Meurs 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
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Rancher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Meurs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meurs 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meurs. 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 121 military records available for the last name Meurs. For the veterans among your Meurs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meurs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meurs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meurs in 1962 was 54, and 93 in 2003.

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