This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Meerdink family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Meerdink Family History

Meerdink Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from a farm named Meerdink referring to a certain Mardo and his kin.

Mardo is a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the element marthu ‘marten’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Meerdink family from?

You can see how Meerdink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meerdink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meerdink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Meerdink families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Meerdink's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meerdink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meerdink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Meerdink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meerdink. 36% of Meerdink men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meerdink women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Meerdink | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Meerdink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meerdink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meerdink census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Meerdink

Passenger Lists

There are 190 immigration records available for the last name Meerdink. 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.

View all Meerdink immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Meerdink. For the veterans among your Meerdink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Meerdink military records

You've only scratched the surface of Meerdink family history

Discover More

What is the average Meerdink lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meerdink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Meerdink in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meerdink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meerdink 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Meerdink family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial