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Meidinger Family History

Meidinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Meitingen in Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Meidinger family from?

You can see how Meidinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meidinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meidinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Meidinger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meidinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meidinger families in 1911.
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What did your Meidinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Meidinger. 100% of Meidinger 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Meidinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meidinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meidinger 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Meidinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meidinger. For the veterans among your Meidinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meidinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meidinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Meidinger in 1957 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meidinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meidinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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