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Menius Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Mehn (see Mayne) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Menius family from?

You can see how Menius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Menius families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Menius's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Menius families in 1891.
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What did your Menius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menius. 100% of Menius women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Menius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menius 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Menius. 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 360 military records available for the last name Menius. For the veterans among your Menius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menius lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Menius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Menius in 1964 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menius 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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