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Mehring Family History

Mehring Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Mehring or Mehringen.

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


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Where is the Mehring family from?

You can see how Mehring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehring family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Mehring families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mehring's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mehring families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mehring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mehring. 24% of Mehring men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Mehring women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mehring were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Mehring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mehring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehring 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Mehring. 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 Mehring. For the veterans among your Mehring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehring lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mehring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mehring in 1946 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mehring

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehring 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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