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Meibach Family History

Meibach Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Weisbach, Leinbach, Leimbach, Marbach, Erbach, Heinbach, Ibach

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Where is the Meibach family from?

You can see how Meibach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meibach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meibach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Meibach families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Meibach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meibach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meibach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meibach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meibach. 100% of Meibach men worked as a Caterer. .

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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

  • Caterer
    100%
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What Meibach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Meibach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meibach 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Meibach. 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 19 military records available for the last name Meibach. For the veterans among your Meibach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meibach lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Meibach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meibach in 1972 was 87, and 89 in 1999.

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