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Menels Family History

Menels 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: Menees, Mengel, Mewes, Mones, Mynes, Menzel, Meneses, Menges, Meyers

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Where is the Menels family from?

You can see how Menels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menels families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Menels families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menels's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Menels families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Menels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menels 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Menels. 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 3 military records available for the last name Menels. For the veterans among your Menels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menels lifespan?

Average Menels life expectancy in 1971 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menels 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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