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Miersen Family History

Miersen 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: Diersen, Miesen, Iversen, Merson, Wiesen, Niesen, Riessen, Sieren

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Where is the Miersen family from?

You can see how Miersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miersen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Miersen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Miersen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Miersen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Miersen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miersen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miersen. 100% of Miersen 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
    100%
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What Miersen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Miersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miersen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Miersen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Miersen. For the veterans among your Miersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miersen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Miersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Miersen in 1963 was 40, and 77 in 2001.

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