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Meine Family History

Meine Name Meaning

North German:: variant of Mein habitational name from Meine near Brunswick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Menne, Meinen, Peine, Mein, Maine, Meise, Meinel, Mina, Mele, Maire

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Where is the Meine family from?

You can see how Meine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Meine family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Meine's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Meine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meine. 22% of Meine men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Meine women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meine were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Florist
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Hired Girl
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meine 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Meine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13,000 military records available for the last name Meine. For the veterans among your Meine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meine in 1964 was 66, and 68 in 2004.

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