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Meidlinger Family History

Meidlinger 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: Meilinger, Neidlinger, Meidinger, Reidinger, Meininger, Weidinger

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Where is the Meidlinger family from?

You can see how Meidlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meidlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meidlinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Meidlinger families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Meidlinger's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Meidlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meidlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meidlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meidlinger. 100% of Meidlinger women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Meidlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meidlinger 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Meidlinger. 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 71 military records available for the last name Meidlinger. For the veterans among your Meidlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meidlinger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Meidlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meidlinger in 1959 was 44, and 80 in 2003.

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