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Meiniger Family History

Meiniger 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: Meininger, Reiniger, Heiniger, Menger, Weisiger, Heiliger, Weininger

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Where is the Meiniger family from?

You can see how Meiniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiniger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meiniger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Meiniger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meiniger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiniger 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 42 census records available for the last name Meiniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiniger 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Meiniger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Meiniger. For the veterans among your Meiniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meiniger 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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