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Meincken Family History

Meincken 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: Meincke, Reincke, Mencke, Meinen, Meinke, Meineke, Menken, Meinecke

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Where is the Meincken family from?

You can see how Meincken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meincken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meincken families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Meincken family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meincken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meincken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meincken 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 Meincken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meincken. 100% of Meincken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Meincken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Meincken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meincken 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Meincken. 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 10 military records available for the last name Meincken. For the veterans among your Meincken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meincken lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Meincken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meincken in 1987 was 81, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meincken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meincken 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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