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Meinardus Family History

Meinardus 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: Meinhardt, Bernards, De Nardis, Leonards, Minardi, Mesnard, Meiners

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Where is the Meinardus family from?

You can see how Meinardus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinardus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinardus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Meinardus families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinardus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meinardus families in 1880.
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What did your Meinardus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meinardus. 100% of Meinardus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Meinardus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Meinardus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinardus 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Meinardus. 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 398 military records available for the last name Meinardus. For the veterans among your Meinardus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinardus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Meinardus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meinardus in 1968 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinardus 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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