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Meneese Family History

Meneese 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: Mcneese, Menees, Meese, Meneses, Menges, Neese, Menezes, Mense

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Where is the Meneese family from?

You can see how Meneese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meneese family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Meneese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Meneese family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meneese's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Meneese families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meneese 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 Meneese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meneese. 67% of Meneese men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meneese women worked as a Cook.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Meneese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Meneese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meneese 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Meneese. 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 82 military records available for the last name Meneese. For the veterans among your Meneese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meneese lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Meneese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Meneese in 1969 was 58, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meneese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meneese 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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