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Menely Family History

Menely 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: Meneley, Meneely, Mengel, Fegely, Menzel, Money, Mentel, Mcneely

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Where is the Menely family from?

You can see how Menely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menely family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Menely families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menely's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Menely families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menely 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 Menely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menely. 60% of Menely men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Menely women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menely were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Menely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Menely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menely 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Menely. 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 54 military records available for the last name Menely. For the veterans among your Menely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menely lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Menely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Menely in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menely 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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