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Maeer Family History

Maeer Surname Meaning

unexplained; perhaps a variant of Mare.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maeer family from?

You can see how Maeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maeer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maeer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Maeer families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Maeer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maeer families in 1880.
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What did your Maeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal sand Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maeer. 50% of Maeer men worked as a Coal sand Merchant and 69% of Maeer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maeer were Gardener and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal sand Merchant
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • House Duties
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Maeer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maeer 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Maeer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Maeer. For the veterans among your Maeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maeer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Maeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maeer in 1982 was 75, and 68 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maeer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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