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Zehring Family History

Zehring Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place so named. variant of Zehrung.

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


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Where is the Zehring family from?

You can see how Zehring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehring family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zehring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Zehring families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Zehring's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zehring families in 1911.
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What did your Zehring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zehring. 26% of Zehring men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Zehring women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zehring were Laborer and Clerical Work.

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Clerical Work
    29%

What Zehring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zehring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehring 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Zehring. 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 348 military records available for the last name Zehring. For the veterans among your Zehring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehring lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zehring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zehring in 1950 was 29, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehring 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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