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Meendering Family History

Meendering Surname 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: Mannering, Meyering, Moellering, Glendening, Clendening, Kettering

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Where is the Meendering family from?

You can see how Meendering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meendering family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meendering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meendering families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meendering's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meendering families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meendering 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 Meendering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meendering. 42% of Meendering men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meendering women worked as a House Work.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Meendering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Meendering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meendering 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Meendering. 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 16 military records available for the last name Meendering. For the veterans among your Meendering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meendering lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Meendering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meendering in 1967 was 48, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meendering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meendering 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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