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Meniam Family History

Meniam 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, Denham, Menear, Mejia, Menta, Mepham, Benham

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Where is the Meniam family from?

You can see how Meniam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meniam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Meniam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Meniam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Meniam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meniam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meniam 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 Meniam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meniam. 100% of Meniam 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%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Meniam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meniam 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Meniam. 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 15 military records available for the last name Meniam. For the veterans among your Meniam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meniam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meniam 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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