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Meiners Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Meinert (see Meinhardt ).

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


Similar surnames: Reiners, Meinders, Meiers, Meinert, Meiner, Meinen, Reinders, Miers

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Where is the Meiners family from?

You can see how Meiners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiners family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meiners families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Meiners families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Meiners's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meiners families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiners surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meiners ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meiners. 23% of Meiners men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Meiners women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meiners were Painter and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Meiners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiners 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Meiners. 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 Meiners. For the veterans among your Meiners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiners lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Meiners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Meiners in 1947 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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