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Meidenberg Family History

Meidenberg 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: Seidenberg, Eisenberg, Heidelberg, Weisenberg, Meinberg, Lindenberg

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Where is the Meidenberg family from?

You can see how Meidenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meidenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Meidenberg families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Meidenberg's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Meidenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meidenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meidenberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meidenberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Meidenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Meidenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meidenberg 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Meidenberg. 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 21 military records available for the last name Meidenberg. For the veterans among your Meidenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meidenberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Meidenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meidenberg in 1970 was 75, and 39 in 1997.

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