The 1895 Minnesota census showed August Meinert (age 32, born in Germany, brick maker) living in St. Augusta, Minnesota.
The 1900 United States census showed August Maenart (age 37, born in Germany in March 1863, day laborer) living in St. Augusta Township, Stearns County, Minnesota. He was working with Casper Henry and John Beumer.
The 1910 United States census showed August Mienert (age 47, born in Germany, railroad shops) living in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He lived with Joseph Weyrauch (age 39, born in Minnesota) and Theresia (age 38, born in Germany).
The 1920 United States census showed August Miener (age 56, born in Germany, penny store employee) living in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
The 1930 United States census showed August Meinert (age 67, born in Germany, laborer) living in St. Cloud, Minnesota.