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Menhennett Family History

Menhennett Surname Meaning

see Menhennet.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Menhennett family from?

You can see how Menhennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menhennett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Menhennett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Menhennett families living in Devon. This was about 59% of all the recorded Menhennett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Menhennett families in 1891.
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What did your Menhennett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menhennett. 86% of Menhennett 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
    86%
  • Household Duties
    15%

What Menhennett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menhennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menhennett 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Menhennett. 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 126 military records available for the last name Menhennett. For the veterans among your Menhennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menhennett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Menhennett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Menhennett in 1963 was 40, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menhennett 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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