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Meinhold Name Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Meinold composed of the elements magin ‘might strength’ + wald ‘rule’.

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


Similar surnames: Reinhold, Weinhold, Menold, Heinold, Reinbold, Berthold, Ringold

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Where is the Meinhold family from?

You can see how Meinhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinhold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meinhold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Meinhold families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Meinhold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meinhold families in 1880.
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What did your Meinhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meinhold. 39% of Meinhold men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Meinhold women worked as an Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meinhold were Machinist and Operator. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meinhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinhold 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Meinhold. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Meinhold. For the veterans among your Meinhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinhold lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Meinhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meinhold in 1958 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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