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Maringer Family History

Maringer 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: Mariner, Garinger, Baringer, Springer, Beringer, Ringer, Manger

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Where is the Maringer family from?

You can see how Maringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Maringer families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Maringer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Maringer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maringer. 34% of Maringer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maringer women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Timekeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Maringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maringer 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Maringer. 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 633 military records available for the last name Maringer. For the veterans among your Maringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maringer lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Maringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maringer in 1941 was 31, and 96 in 2004.

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