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Meinke Family History

Meinke Surname Meaning

North German East Frisian and North Frisian: from a pet form of the personal name Mein

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


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Where is the Meinke family from?

You can see how Meinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Meinke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Meinke families in 1891.
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What did your Meinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meinke. 100% of Meinke 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Meinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Meinke. 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 Meinke. For the veterans among your Meinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Meinke in 1957 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meinke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinke 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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