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Meineker Family History

Meineker 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: Meineke, Renneker, Meinzer, Meeker, Menaker, Reinecker, Minker

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Where is the Meineker family from?

You can see how Meineker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meineker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meineker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Meineker families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Meineker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meineker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meineker 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 61 census records available for the last name Meineker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meineker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meineker. 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 25 military records available for the last name Meineker. For the veterans among your Meineker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meineker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Meineker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meineker in 1964 was 77, and 54 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meineker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meineker 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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