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Meinfelter Family History

Meinfelter 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: Kleinfelter, Weinfurter, Kleinfelder, Klinefelter, Minter, Meister

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Where is the Meinfelter family from?

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

There are 88 census records available for the last name Meinfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinfelter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Meinfelter. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meinfelter. For the veterans among your Meinfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinfelter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Meinfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meinfelter in 1969 was 80, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinfelter 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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