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Meinker Family History

Meinker Name 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: Meinzer, Minker, Meinke, Meiner, Minter, Leiner, Kinker, Meister

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Where is the Meinker family from?

You can see how Meinker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meinker families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Meinker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Meinker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meinker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meinker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Meinker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinker 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Meinker. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meinker. For the veterans among your Meinker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Meinker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meinker in 1973 was 81, and 100 in 1984.

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