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Meindersma Family History

Meindersma 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: Meinders, Reinders, Meiners, Enderson, Kinderman, Ledesma, Henderson

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Where is the Meindersma family from?

You can see how Meindersma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meindersma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meindersma family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meindersma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meindersma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meindersma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meindersma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Meindersma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meindersma 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Meindersma. 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 11 military records available for the last name Meindersma. For the veterans among your Meindersma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meindersma lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Meindersma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meindersma in 1972 was 73, and 57 in 2000.

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