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Meyering Family History

Meyering Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from the status name Meyer 1 meaning ‘descendant of the tenant farmer (or steward or bailiff)’.

Dutch: variant mostly archaic or Americanized of Meijering a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Meyering family from?

You can see how Meyering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyering family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meyering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Meyering families living in Warwickshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Meyering's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Meyering families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyering 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 Meyering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meyering. 31% of Meyering men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Meyering women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meyering were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meyering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyering 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Meyering. 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 364 military records available for the last name Meyering. For the veterans among your Meyering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyering lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Meyering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meyering in 1955 was 43, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyering 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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