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Menil Family History

Menil 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: Meng, Mei, Melis, Melin, Meis, Mengel, Peil, Melia, Keil, Manis

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Where is the Menil family from?

You can see how Menil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Menil family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Menil's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Menil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menil 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 170 census records available for the last name Menil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menil 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Menil. 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 58 military records available for the last name Menil. For the veterans among your Menil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Menil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Menil in 1974 was 76, and 27 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menil 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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