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Menhall Family History

Menhall 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: Munhall, Mehall, Kendall, Mayhall, Newhall, Minshall, Mulhall

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Where is the Menhall family from?

You can see how Menhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menhall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menhall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Menhall families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Menhall's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Menhall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menhall 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 140 census records available for the last name Menhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menhall 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Menhall. 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 13 military records available for the last name Menhall. For the veterans among your Menhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menhall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Menhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Menhall in 1972 was 79, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menhall 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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