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Deeringer Family History

Deeringer Name 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: Dieringer, Deringer, Dearinger, Derringer, Beringer, Behringer

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Where is the Deeringer family from?

You can see how Deeringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeringer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deeringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Deeringer families living in Connecticut. This was about 27% of all the recorded Deeringer's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Deeringer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deeringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deeringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deeringer. 30% of Deeringer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Labor
    30%
  • Owner Operator
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Deeringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Deeringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeringer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Deeringer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Deeringer. For the veterans among your Deeringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeringer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Deeringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Deeringer in 1966 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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