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Meinertzhagen Family History

Meinertzhagen 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: Ketterhagen, Reinertsen, Sternhagen, Mergenthaler, Ziegenhagen

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Where is the Meinertzhagen family from?

You can see how Meinertzhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinertzhagen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meinertzhagen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Meinertzhagen families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Meinertzhagen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meinertzhagen families in 1891.
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What did your Meinertzhagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meinertzhagen. 100% of Meinertzhagen 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 526 census records available for the last name Meinertzhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinertzhagen 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Meinertzhagen. 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 46 military records available for the last name Meinertzhagen. For the veterans among your Meinertzhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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