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Menholt Family History

Menholt 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: Denholm, Mendola, Meinhold, Menold, Methot, Wenhold, Reinholt

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Where is the Menholt family from?

You can see how Menholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menholt family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Menholt's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Menholt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Menholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menholt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Menholt. 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 27 military records available for the last name Menholt. For the veterans among your Menholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menholt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Menholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Menholt in 1970 was 64, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menholt 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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