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Menendian Family History

Menendian 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: Menendez, Merenda, Meenan, Merendino, Mannan, Benedict, Melendy

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Where is the Menendian family from?

You can see how Menendian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menendian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menendian family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Menendian's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Menendian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menendian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Menendian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Menendian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menendian 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Menendian. 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 14 military records available for the last name Menendian. For the veterans among your Menendian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menendian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Menendian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Menendian in 1968 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menendian 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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