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Meiering Family History

Meiering 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: Meiring, Meyering, Spiering, Neering, Viering, Deitering, Deering

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Where is the Meiering family from?

You can see how Meiering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meiering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Meiering families living in Kentucky. This was about 73% of all the recorded Meiering's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Meiering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meiering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Checker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meiering. 100% of Meiering men worked as a Checker. .

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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

  • Checker
    100%
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What Meiering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Meiering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiering 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Meiering. 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 23 military records available for the last name Meiering. For the veterans among your Meiering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiering lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Meiering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Meiering in 1978 was 94, and 80 in 2003.

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