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Mering Family History

Mering 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: Merin, Hering, Merino, Moring, Bering, Meling, Meiring, Maring

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Where is the Mering family from?

You can see how Mering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mering families living in Maryland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mering's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mering families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mering. 28% of Mering men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mering women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mering 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Mering. 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 480 military records available for the last name Mering. For the veterans among your Mering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mering lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mering in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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