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Meinstein Family History

Meinstein 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: Einstein, Weinstein, Feinstein, Reinstein, Bernstein, Beilstein

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Where is the Meinstein family from?

You can see how Meinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Meinstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meinstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meinstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinstein 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 Meinstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meinstein. 100% of Meinstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Meinstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Meinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinstein 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Meinstein. 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 75 military records available for the last name Meinstein. For the veterans among your Meinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Meinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meinstein in 1966 was 80, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinstein 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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