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Meitner Name Meaning

German: probably an occupational name from Middle High German meidenen ‘to castrate (especially a horse)’.

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


Similar surnames: Heitner, Meixner, Leitner, Meiner, Eitner, Geitner, Meisner, Sentner

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Where is the Meitner family from?

You can see how Meitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meitner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meitner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Meitner families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meitner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Meitner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meitner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meitner. 22% of Meitner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meitner 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Meitner. 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 194 military records available for the last name Meitner. For the veterans among your Meitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meitner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Meitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meitner in 1962 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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