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Mienders Family History

Mienders 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: Linders, Winders, Penders, Minder, Medders, Mendes, Enders, Meinders

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Where is the Mienders family from?

You can see how Mienders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mienders family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mienders families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mienders's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mienders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mienders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Mienders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mienders 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mienders. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mienders. For the veterans among your Mienders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mienders lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Mienders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mienders in 1964 was 79, and 73 in 1993.

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