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Meyring Family History

Meyring Surname 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, Eyring, Mehring, Merring, Herring, Fearing

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Where is the Meyring family from?

You can see how Meyring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meyring families living in Colorado. This was about 64% of all the recorded Meyring's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Meyring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyring 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 Meyring ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Meyring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Meyring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyring 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Meyring. 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 101 military records available for the last name Meyring. For the veterans among your Meyring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyring lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Meyring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meyring in 1971 was 23, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meyring

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyring 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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