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Meerman Family History

Meerman 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: Moerman, Peerman, Deerman, Beerman, Merman, German, Berman, Dearman

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Where is the Meerman family from?

You can see how Meerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Meerman families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Meerman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meerman. 60% of Meerman 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
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meerman 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Meerman. 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 122 military records available for the last name Meerman. For the veterans among your Meerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meerman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Meerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Meerman in 1966 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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