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Meininger Family History

Meininger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Meiningen on the Werra river.

The placename is derived from a personal name with magin ‘might strength’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Meininger family from?

You can see how Meininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meininger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meininger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Meininger families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Meininger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meininger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meininger 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 Meininger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meininger. 18% of Meininger men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Meininger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meininger were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    47%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Stengrapher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Meininger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meininger 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Meininger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meininger. For the veterans among your Meininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meininger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meininger in 1957 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meininger 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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