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Meeuwenberg Family History

Meeuwenberg 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: Freudenberg, Lowenberg, Blumenberg, Ellenberg, Levenberg, Reichenberg

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Where is the Meeuwenberg family from?

You can see how Meeuwenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeuwenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meeuwenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meeuwenberg families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeuwenberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meeuwenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeuwenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meeuwenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Meeuwenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeuwenberg 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Meeuwenberg. 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 47 military records available for the last name Meeuwenberg. For the veterans among your Meeuwenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeuwenberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Meeuwenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meeuwenberg in 1968 was 59, and 83 in 2001.

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