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Meitzke Family History

Meitzke 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: Neitzke, Leitzke, Metze, Fitzke, Matzke, Witzke, Meitz, Meetze

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Where is the Meitzke family from?

You can see how Meitzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meitzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meitzke family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Meitzke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meitzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meitzke 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 Meitzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Meitzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meitzke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Meitzke. 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 46 military records available for the last name Meitzke. For the veterans among your Meitzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meitzke lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Meitzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meitzke in 1978 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meitzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meitzke 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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