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Meneal Family History

Meneal 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: Menear, Mcneal, Senecal, Neal, Mengel, Menna, Mcneil, Mangal, Menza

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Where is the Meneal family from?

You can see how Meneal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meneal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Meneal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Meneal families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Meneal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meneal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meneal 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 Meneal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meneal. 25% of Meneal men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Common Laborer
    17%

What Meneal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Meneal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meneal 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Meneal. 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 9 military records available for the last name Meneal. For the veterans among your Meneal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meneal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Meneal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Meneal in 1970 was 77, and 67 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meneal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meneal 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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