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Meninger Family History

Meninger 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: Meininger, Mensinger, Menninger, Medinger, Moninger, Weninger

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Where is the Meninger family from?

You can see how Meninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Meninger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meninger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Meninger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meninger. 47% of Meninger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Meninger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meninger were Machinist and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Plumber
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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What Meninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meninger 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Meninger. 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 225 military records available for the last name Meninger. For the veterans among your Meninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meninger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meninger in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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