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Meinikheim Family History

Meinikheim 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: Manheim, Meininger, Bernheim, Zingsheim, Meinke, Meineke, Meincke

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Where is the Meinikheim family from?

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

What did your Meinikheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Meinikheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meinikheim 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meinikheim. 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 14 military records available for the last name Meinikheim. For the veterans among your Meinikheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meinikheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Meinikheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meinikheim in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2000.

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