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Meigner Family History

Meigner 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: Eigner, Meixner, Reigner, Meisner, Meiner, Meitner, Reisner, Metzner

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Where is the Meigner family from?

You can see how Meigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meigner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meigner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Meigner families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Meigner's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Meigner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meigner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Meigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meigner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Meigner. 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 22 military records available for the last name Meigner. For the veterans among your Meigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meigner lifespan?

Average Meigner life expectancy in 1970 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meigner 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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