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Meinecke Name Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Mein

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


Similar surnames: Meincke, Heinecke, Reinecke, Meinke, Mencke, Meineke, Reincke

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Where is the Meinecke family from?

You can see how Meinecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Meinecke families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meinecke's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Meinecke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinecke 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 Meinecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meinecke. 23% of Meinecke men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Meinecke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meinecke were Manager and Teacher. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meinecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinecke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meinecke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Meinecke. For the veterans among your Meinecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinecke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Meinecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meinecke in 1958 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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