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Meinholz Family History

Meinholz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Meinhold from the patronymic Meinholds transformed into the above form

which projects the association ‘mein Holz’ (‘my wood’).

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


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Where is the Meinholz family from?

You can see how Meinholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Meinholz families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Meinholz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meinholz families in 1880.
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What did your Meinholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meinholz. 50% of Meinholz men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Meinholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Meinholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinholz 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Meinholz. 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 53 military records available for the last name Meinholz. For the veterans among your Meinholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinholz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meinholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meinholz in 1963 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinholz 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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