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Menhenett Family History

Menhenett 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: Bennett, Kennett, Jennett, Dennett, Monnett, Sennett, Mehnert

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Where is the Menhenett family from?

You can see how Menhenett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menhenett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Menhenett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Menhenett families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Menhenett's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Menhenett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menhenett 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 Menhenett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menhenett. 100% of Menhenett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Menhenett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Menhenett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menhenett 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Menhenett. 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 43 military records available for the last name Menhenett. For the veterans among your Menhenett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menhenett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Menhenett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Menhenett in 1970 was 91, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menhenett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menhenett 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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