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Meulendyk Family History

Meulendyk 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: Melendy, Mendyk, Melendez, Melnyk, Medley, Menendez, Melander, Melena

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Where is the Meulendyk family from?

You can see how Meulendyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meulendyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meulendyk families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meulendyk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meulendyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meulendyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meulendyk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Meulendyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meulendyk 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Meulendyk. 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 24 military records available for the last name Meulendyk. For the veterans among your Meulendyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meulendyk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Meulendyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Meulendyk in 1967 was 73, and 78 in 1999.

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