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Meras Family History

Meras Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese (Merás): habitational name from Merás a place in Asturias (Spain).

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


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Where is the Meras family from?

You can see how Meras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Meras families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Meras's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Meras families in 1911.
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What did your Meras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meras. 22% of Meras men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meras women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meras 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Meras. 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 195 military records available for the last name Meras. For the veterans among your Meras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meras lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Meras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meras in 1967 was 90, and 47 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meras 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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