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Menins Family History

Menins 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: Menius, Meins, Melis, Melin, Meis, Menzies, Manis, Means, Mains

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Where is the Menins family from?

You can see how Menins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Menins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Menins families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Menins's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Menins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menins 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 83 census records available for the last name Menins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menins 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Menins. 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 18 military records available for the last name Menins. For the veterans among your Menins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Menins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Menins in 1969 was 69, and 94 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menins 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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