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Meinen Family History

Meinen Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Mein German: variant of Meine

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


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Where is the Meinen family from?

You can see how Meinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Meinen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Meinen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meinen families in 1880.
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What did your Meinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meinen. 55% of Meinen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Meinen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meinen were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Meinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinen 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Meinen. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Meinen. For the veterans among your Meinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Meinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meinen in 1951 was 24, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meinen 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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