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Menia Family History

Menia 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: Melia, Menna, Menza, Mejia, Menta, Mena, Mania, Meng, Mei, Melis

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Where is the Menia family from?

You can see how Menia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Menia family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menia's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Menia families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Menia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menia. 100% of Menia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Menia women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Menia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Menia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menia 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Menia. 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 79 military records available for the last name Menia. For the veterans among your Menia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Menia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Menia in 1963 was 73, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menia 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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