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Meyenschein Family History

Meyenschein 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: Sonnenschein, Levenstein, Mondschein, Blumenschein, Degenstein

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Where is the Meyenschein family from?

You can see how Meyenschein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyenschein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meyenschein family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meyenschein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meyenschein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meyenschein 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 22 census records available for the last name Meyenschein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyenschein 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meyenschein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meyenschein. For the veterans among your Meyenschein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyenschein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Meyenschein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meyenschein in 1973 was 80, and 90 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meyenschein 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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