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Menjes Family History

Menjes 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: Menges, Mendes, Menees, Menkes, Mengel, Menzies, Mente, Mewes, Mones

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Where is the Menjes family from?

You can see how Menjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menjes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Menjes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Menjes families living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Menjes's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Menjes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Menjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menjes 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Menjes. 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 155 military records available for the last name Menjes. For the veterans among your Menjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menjes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Menjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Menjes in 1970 was 49, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menjes 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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