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Meiers Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Meier .

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


Similar surnames: Meiners, Meier, Meyers, Weiers, Meggers, Miers, Meinert, Eimers

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Where is the Meiers family from?

You can see how Meiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meiers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Meiers family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meiers's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Meiers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meiers. 100% of Meiers 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Meiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiers 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Meiers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meiers. For the veterans among your Meiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Meiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meiers in 1959 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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