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Meinking Name Meaning

North German (Westphalia): patronymic from the personal name Meinke a pet form of Mein

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


Similar surnames: Reinking, Mensing, Benning, Beining, Minkin, Meinen, Menken, Denkins

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Where is the Meinking family from?

You can see how Meinking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinking family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Meinking families living in Ohio. This was about 93% of all the recorded Meinking's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Meinking families in 1880.
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What did your Meinking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Charwoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meinking. 23% of Meinking men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Meinking women worked as a Charwoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meinking were Janitor 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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Charwoman
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Meinking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinking 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Meinking. 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 224 military records available for the last name Meinking. For the veterans among your Meinking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinking lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meinking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Meinking in 1963 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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