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Meindl Family History

Meindl Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Mein

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meindl family from?

You can see how Meindl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meindl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meindl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Meindl families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meindl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meindl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meindl 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 Meindl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meindl. 20% of Meindl men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Meindl women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meindl were Proprietor and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Brewer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Servant
    19%

What Meindl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meindl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meindl 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Meindl. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Meindl. For the veterans among your Meindl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meindl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meindl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Meindl in 1962 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meindl 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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