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Dearing Family History

Dearing Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Dering (from Old English Dēoring) a pet form of Old English Dēora Dēore or Dēor (see Dear and Dare).

Alternatively, it may originate from southwestern Middle English Diring representing Old English Dīering, a side form of Dēoring.

Additionally, it is an Americanized form of the German name Döring.

This reflects the linguistic evolution and blending of names across cultures and languages.

The transformation of names often highlights historical relationships between English and German-speaking communities.

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


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Where is the Dearing family from?

You can see how Dearing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dearing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 172 Dearing families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Dearing's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dearing families in 1891.
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What did your Dearing 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 Dearing. 15% of Dearing men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Dearing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dearing were Insurance Agent and Incapacitated.

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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
    15%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Grocers Assistant
    8%
  • Insurance Agent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Dearing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearing 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dearing. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Dearing. For the veterans among your Dearing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearing lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dearing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dearing in 1952 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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