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Meinicke Family History

Meinicke 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: Reinicke, Heinicke, Meincke, Meinecke, Reincke, Minick, Mencke

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Where is the Meinicke family from?

You can see how Meinicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinicke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meinicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Meinicke family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinicke's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Meinicke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinicke 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 481 census records available for the last name Meinicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinicke 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Meinicke. 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 463 military records available for the last name Meinicke. For the veterans among your Meinicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinicke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meinicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Meinicke in 1964 was 81, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meinicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinicke 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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