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Meairs Family History

Meairs 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: Mears, Mairs, Peairs, Mars, Melis, Meis, Means, Mair, Maire, Mains

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Where is the Meairs family from?

You can see how Meairs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meairs family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meairs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Meairs families living in Kansas. This was about 81% of all the recorded Meairs's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Meairs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meairs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meairs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meairs. 72% of Meairs 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
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Meairs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meairs 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Meairs. 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 99 military records available for the last name Meairs. For the veterans among your Meairs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meairs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meairs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meairs in 1964 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

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