History of your Surname
Get access to Meirath family records.Start a free trial

Meirath Family History

Meirath 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: Keinath, Mcgrath, Meath, Mcelrath, Morath, Mcilrath, Erath, Magrath

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Meirath family from?

You can see how Meirath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meirath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meirath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Meirath families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Meirath's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meirath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meirath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meirath ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meirath ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Meirath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Meirath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meirath census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Meirath

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Meirath. 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.

View all Meirath immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Meirath. For the veterans among your Meirath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meirath military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meirath family history

Discover More

What is the average Meirath lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Meirath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Meirath in 1968 was 73, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meirath

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meirath family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Meirath last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial