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Menei Family History

Menei 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: Meng, Mei, Meyer, Mengel, Muni, Mente, Mewes, Mones, Bene, Mynes

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Where is the Menei family from?

You can see how Menei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menei family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Menei's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Menei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menei 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 63 census records available for the last name Menei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menei 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Menei. 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 20 military records available for the last name Menei. For the veterans among your Menei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menei lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Menei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Menei in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menei 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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