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Mearing Family History

Mearing Surname Meaning

see Merrin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mearing family from?

You can see how Mearing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mearing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mearing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Mearing families living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mearing's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Mearing families in 1891.
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What did your Mearing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mearing. 20% of Mearing men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Mearing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mearing were House Painter and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • House Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mearing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mearing 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Mearing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 324 military records available for the last name Mearing. For the veterans among your Mearing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mearing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mearing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mearing in 1962 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mearing 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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