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Meenes Family History

Meenes Surname 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: Meents, Means, Mewes, Mones, Mynes, Meese, Feeney, Mannes, Meneses

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Where is the Meenes family from?

You can see how Meenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meenes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Meenes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Meenes family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meenes's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Meenes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meenes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Meenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meenes 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Meenes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Meenes. For the veterans among your Meenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meenes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Meenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Meenes in 1966 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meenes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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