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Meinch Family History

Meinch 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: Minch, Meisch, Mench, Winch, Clinch, Bench, Mech, Finch, Eich, Pinch

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Where is the Meinch family from?

You can see how Meinch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Meinch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meinch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinch 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 Meinch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meinch. 100% of Meinch men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Meinch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Meinch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinch 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Meinch. 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 23 military records available for the last name Meinch. For the veterans among your Meinch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Meinch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meinch in 1965 was 65, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinch 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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