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Mierswa Family History

Mierswa 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: Mierzwa, Miers, Piersma, Miera, Wiersma, Mira, Mier, Merida, Riera

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Where is the Mierswa family from?

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

What did your Mierswa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mierswa. 100% of Mierswa women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Mierswa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mierswa 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Mierswa. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mierswa. For the veterans among your Mierswa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mierswa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mierswa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mierswa in 1963 was 93, and 87 in 2003.

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