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Meer Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan also common elsewhere in the Indian subcontinent): variant of Mir . Jewish: variant of Meyer North German; Dutch (Van der Meer): topographic name for someone who lived by a body of water Middle Dutch mere Middle Low German mere mer ‘lake’. Compare Vandermeer . English (mainly Warwickshire and Staffordshire): variant of Mear .

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


Similar surnames: Meyer, Beer, Leer, Mier, Geer, Meier, Myer, Meers, Peer, Neer

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Where is the Meer family from?

You can see how Meer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Meer families living in Alberta. This was about 36% of all the recorded Meer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Meer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meer. 64% of Meer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Meer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meer 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Meer. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Meer. For the veterans among your Meer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Meer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meer in 1956 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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