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Meierding Family History

Meierding 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, Meerdink, Deterding, Everding, Spiering, Leiding

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Where is the Meierding family from?

You can see how Meierding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meierding family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meierding families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meierding's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Meierding families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meierding 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 Meierding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meierding. 60% of Meierding men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Meierding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Meierding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meierding 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Meierding. 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 47 military records available for the last name Meierding. For the veterans among your Meierding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meierding lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Meierding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meierding in 1967 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meierding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meierding 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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