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Meneke Family History

Meneke 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: Mencke, Deneke, Meseke, Beneke, Meineke, Menke, Mente, Meese, Deneve

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Where is the Meneke family from?

You can see how Meneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meneke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meneke families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Meneke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meneke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meneke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meneke ancestors do for a living?

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

What Meneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Meneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meneke 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Meneke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Meneke. For the veterans among your Meneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meneke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Meneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meneke in 1952 was 50, and 64 in 2003.

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