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Meinert Family History

Meinert Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: from the personal name Meinert (see Meinhardt).

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


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Where is the Meinert family from?

You can see how Meinert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meinert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Meinert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meinert families in 1891.
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What did your Meinert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meinert. 100% of Meinert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Meinert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Meinert. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Meinert. For the veterans among your Meinert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinert lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Meinert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meinert in 1950 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinert 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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