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Meengs Family History

Meengs 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: Meents, Meng, Means, Menges, Meenan, Reents, Meers, Mees, Meggs

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Where is the Meengs family from?

You can see how Meengs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meengs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meengs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Meengs families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meengs's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Meengs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meengs 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 Meengs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meengs. 50% of Meengs men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Meengs women worked as a Trained Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meengs were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Meengs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Meengs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meengs 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Meengs. 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 73 military records available for the last name Meengs. For the veterans among your Meengs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meengs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Meengs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meengs in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meengs 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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