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Menasse Family History

Menasse 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: Manasse, Menashe, Masse, Mense, Benassi, Mease, Menasco, Messer

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Where is the Menasse family from?

You can see how Menasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menasse family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Menasse family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Menasse's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Menasse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menasse 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 Menasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menasse. 100% of Menasse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Menasse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Menasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menasse 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Menasse. 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 14 military records available for the last name Menasse. For the veterans among your Menasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menasse lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Menasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Menasse in 1974 was 74, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menasse 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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