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Menheniott Family History

Menheniott 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: Nethercott, Benveniste, Kennicott, Sennott, Bennitt, Merriott

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Where is the Menheniott family from?

You can see how Menheniott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menheniott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Menheniott families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Menheniott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Menheniott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menheniott 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 Menheniott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menheniott. 100% of Menheniott men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Menheniott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Menheniott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menheniott 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Menheniott. 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 10 military records available for the last name Menheniott. For the veterans among your Menheniott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menheniott lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1977, in the United States, Menheniott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Menheniott in 1976 was 80, and 84 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menheniott 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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