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Meppelink Family History

Meppelink 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: Hesselink, Melin, Merlin, Verplank, Teeling, Marcelin, Melling

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Where is the Meppelink family from?

You can see how Meppelink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meppelink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meppelink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Meppelink families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meppelink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meppelink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meppelink 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 Meppelink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meppelink. 60% of Meppelink men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meppelink women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Partner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Meppelink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Meppelink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meppelink 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Meppelink. 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 29 military records available for the last name Meppelink. For the veterans among your Meppelink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meppelink lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Meppelink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meppelink in 1966 was 67, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meppelink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meppelink 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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