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Meinig Family History

Meinig 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: Reinig, Heinig, Mennig, Meng, Ming, Mein, Leidig, Melnik, Monnig

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Where is the Meinig family from?

You can see how Meinig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Meinig family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meinig's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Meinig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meinig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meinig. 100% of Meinig men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Meinig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Meinig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinig 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Meinig. 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 283 military records available for the last name Meinig. For the veterans among your Meinig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meinig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meinig in 1962 was 27, and 26 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meinig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinig 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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