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Menair Family History

Menair 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: Mcnair, Mair, Nair, Menger, Menear, Mensik, Mencer, Menor, Menner

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Where is the Menair family from?

You can see how Menair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Menair family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menair's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Menair families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menair 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 335 census records available for the last name Menair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menair 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Menair. 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 11 military records available for the last name Menair. For the veterans among your Menair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menair lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Menair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Menair in 1967 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menair 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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