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Meinkowsky Family History

Meinkowsky 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: Senkowski, Winkowski, Mikowski, Milkowski, Binkowski, Mankowski

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Where is the Meinkowsky family from?

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

What did your Meinkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meinkowsky. 100% of Meinkowsky men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Meinkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinkowsky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meinkowsky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meinkowsky. For the veterans among your Meinkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinkowsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Meinkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meinkowsky in 1970 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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