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Memminger Family History

Memminger 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: Hemminger, Emminger, Messinger, Gremminger, Meininger, Remlinger

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Where is the Memminger family from?

You can see how Memminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memminger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Memminger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Memminger family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Memminger's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Memminger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Memminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Memminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wood Cutter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Memminger. 100% of Memminger men worked as a Wood Cutter and 100% of Memminger women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Wood Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Memminger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Memminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memminger 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Memminger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Memminger. For the veterans among your Memminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memminger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Memminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Memminger in 1966 was 65, and 71 in 2002.

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