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Meinholt Family History

Meinholt 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: Meinhold, Reinholt, Meinholz, Reinhold, Reinholz, Breinholt, Weinhold

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Where is the Meinholt family from?

You can see how Meinholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinholt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Meinholt family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meinholt's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Meinholt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Meinholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinholt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Meinholt. 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 Meinholt. For the veterans among your Meinholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinholt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Meinholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meinholt in 1963 was 45, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinholt 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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