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Meencke Family History

Meencke 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: Mencke, Meincke, Muecke, Reincke, Meece, Meinke, Meineke, Menke

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Where is the Meencke family from?

You can see how Meencke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meencke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meencke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meencke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meencke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meencke 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 6 census records available for the last name Meencke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meencke 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meencke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Meencke. For the veterans among your Meencke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meencke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meencke 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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