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Mere Family History

Mere Name Meaning

English: variant of Mear .

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


Similar surnames: More, Mero, Mare, Mee, Mele, Merle, Pere, Mery, Mera, Gere

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Where is the Mere family from?

You can see how Mere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mere family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Mere's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Mere families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mere. 84% of Mere men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Mere women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mere were Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    84%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mere 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Mere. 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 642 military records available for the last name Mere. For the veterans among your Mere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mere in 1963 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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