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Meinsinger Family History

Meinsinger 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: Meininger, Mensinger, Meisinger, Messinger, Reisinger, Weininger

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Where is the Meinsinger family from?

You can see how Meinsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinsinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Meinsinger families living in Michigan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Meinsinger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meinsinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meinsinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Meinsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinsinger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Meinsinger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Meinsinger. For the veterans among your Meinsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinsinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Meinsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meinsinger in 1967 was 82, and 88 in 1980.

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