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Meintsma Family History

Meintsma 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: Reitsma, Meints, Menta, Heintzman, Meents, Reints, Meins, Monsma

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meintsma 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 43 census records available for the last name Meintsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meintsma 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Meintsma. 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 35 military records available for the last name Meintsma. For the veterans among your Meintsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meintsma lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Meintsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meintsma in 1971 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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