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Meniffe Family History

Meniffe 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: Menifee, Mcniff, Menefee, Reiff, Meise, Mente, Mehaffey, Mende

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Where is the Meniffe family from?

You can see how Meniffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meniffe family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Meniffe family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meniffe's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Meniffe families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Meniffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meniffe 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meniffe. 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 military records available for the last name Meniffe. For the veterans among your Meniffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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