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Meinek Family History

Meinek 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: Meinen, Meinel, Meine, Meineke, Meiner, Leiner, Meise, Miner, Meier

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Where is the Meinek family from?

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

What did your Meinek ancestors do for a living?

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

What Meinek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Meinek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Meinek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Meinek. For the veterans among your Meinek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Meinek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Meinek in 1974 was 72, and 62 in 1994.

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