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Menares Family History

Menares 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: Meares, Linares, Menzies, Mares, Mesaros, Meneses, Mearns, Menges

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Where is the Menares family from?

You can see how Menares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menares family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Menares family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menares's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Menares families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menares surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Menares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menares. 100% of Menares men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Menares family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Menares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menares 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Menares. 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 5 military records available for the last name Menares. For the veterans among your Menares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menares lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Menares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Menares in 1997 was 51, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menares 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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