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Meinders Family History

Meinders Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Meinhard (see Meinert).

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


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Where is the Meinders family from?

You can see how Meinders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meinders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Meinders families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Meinders's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meinders families in 1880.
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What did your Meinders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meinders. 47% of Meinders 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
    47%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farm Helper
    7%

What Meinders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meinders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinders 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Meinders. 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 388 military records available for the last name Meinders. For the veterans among your Meinders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinders lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Meinders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meinders in 1946 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinders 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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