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Meinyer Family History

Meinyer 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: Meinzer, Meiner, Meyer, Minter, Leiner, Meister, Miner, Denyer, Meier

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Where is the Meinyer family from?

You can see how Meinyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meinyer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meinyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meinyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meinyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Meinyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinyer 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 immigration records available for the last name Meinyer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Meinyer. For the veterans among your Meinyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Meinyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meinyer in 1968 was 85, and 62 in 1995.

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