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Meinholtz Family History

Meinholtz 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: Reinholtz, Meinholz, Keilholtz, Reinholz, Meinhold, Reinholt

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Where is the Meinholtz family from?

You can see how Meinholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meinholtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meinholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Meinholtz families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Meinholtz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meinholtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meinholtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meinholtz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Meinholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinholtz 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Meinholtz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meinholtz. For the veterans among your Meinholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinholtz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Meinholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Meinholtz in 1971 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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