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Menhiser Family History

Menhiser 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: Emenhiser, Mynhier, Meiser, Emenheiser, Menser, Messer, Manser

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Where is the Menhiser family from?

You can see how Menhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menhiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menhiser family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Menhiser's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Menhiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menhiser 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 5 census records available for the last name Menhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menhiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Menhiser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Menhiser. For the veterans among your Menhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menhiser lifespan?

Average Menhiser life expectancy in 1990 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menhiser 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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