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Meincke Family History

Meincke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Mein

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


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Where is the Meincke family from?

You can see how Meincke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meincke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meincke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Meincke families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meincke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meincke families in 1891.
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What did your Meincke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meincke. 49% of Meincke men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Meincke women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meincke were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    49%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Janitress
    19%
  • Maid
    13%

What Meincke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meincke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meincke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meincke. 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 732 military records available for the last name Meincke. For the veterans among your Meincke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meincke lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Meincke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meincke in 1950 was 42, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meincke 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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