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Meirink Family History

Meirink 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: Meiring, Merrick, Merin, Geurink, Merino, Mirick, Meerdink, Mentink

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Where is the Meirink family from?

You can see how Meirink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meirink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Meirink families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meirink's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Meirink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meirink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meirink ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Meirink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meirink 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Meirink. 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 45 military records available for the last name Meirink. For the veterans among your Meirink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meirink lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meirink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meirink in 1965 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

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