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Meineken Family History

Meineken 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: Meineke, Meinen, Meinke, Menken, Meincke, Reineke, Meinecke, Meneses

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Where is the Meineken family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meineken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meineken ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Meineken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meineken 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meineken. 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 5 military records available for the last name Meineken. For the veterans among your Meineken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meineken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Meineken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Meineken in 1972 was 87, and 40 in 1985.

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