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Meiman Family History

Meiman 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: Leiman, Mesman, Geiman, Melman, Heiman, Neiman, Merman, Reiman

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Where is the Meiman family from?

You can see how Meiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Meiman family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiman's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Meiman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Meiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meiman. 34% of Meiman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Meiman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meiman were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Jointoperator
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Meiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiman 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Meiman. 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 216 military records available for the last name Meiman. For the veterans among your Meiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Meiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meiman in 1962 was 52, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meiman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiman 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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