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Meinhart Name Meaning

German: variant of Meinhardt .

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


Similar surnames: Meinhardt, Reinhart, Leinart, Leiphart, Bernhart, Minehart, Reichart

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Where is the Meinhart family from?

You can see how Meinhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinhart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meinhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Meinhart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Meinhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meinhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meinhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meinhart. 22% of Meinhart men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Meinhart women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meinhart were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meinhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinhart 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Meinhart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 607 military records available for the last name Meinhart. For the veterans among your Meinhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinhart lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meinhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Meinhart in 1962 was 56, and 62 in 2004.

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