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Mieres Name Meaning

Asturian-Leonese and Catalan: habitational name from any of the places so named in Asturias and Catalonia.

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


Similar surnames: Miers, Mieras, Mires, Miles, Mier, Mares, Nieves, Mewes, Miele

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Where is the Mieres family from?

You can see how Mieres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mieres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mieres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mieres family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mieres's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mieres families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mieres 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 Mieres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mieres. 50% of Mieres men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Abogado
    50%
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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Mieres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mieres 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Mieres. 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 53 military records available for the last name Mieres. For the veterans among your Mieres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mieres lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Mieres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mieres in 1970 was 72, and 64 in 2001.

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