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Meinema Family History

Meinema 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: Feikema, Heineman, Meinen, Medema, Venema, Meinel, Meinert, Meine

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Where is the Meinema family from?

You can see how Meinema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meinema families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Meinema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meinema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meinema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meinema. 34% of Meinema 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
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%
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What Meinema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Meinema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinema 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Meinema. 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 61 military records available for the last name Meinema. For the veterans among your Meinema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinema lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Meinema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Meinema in 1953 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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