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Meinfelder Family History

Meinfelder 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: Kleinfelder, Weinfeld, Reinfeld, Meisenhelder, Seinfeld, Dingfelder

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Where is the Meinfelder family from?

You can see how Meinfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meinfelder families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinfelder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meinfelder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Meinfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinfelder 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Meinfelder. 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 97 military records available for the last name Meinfelder. For the veterans among your Meinfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinfelder lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Meinfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meinfelder in 1975 was 62, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinfelder 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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