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Meyenschein Family History

Meyenschein 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: Sonnenschein, Levenstein, Mondschein, Blumenschein, Degenstein

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Where is the Meyenschein family from?

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

What did your Meyenschein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Meyenschein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyenschein 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Meyenschein. 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 Meyenschein. For the veterans among your Meyenschein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyenschein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Meyenschein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Meyenschein in 1973 was 80, and 90 in 1988.

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