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Menjivar Family History

Menjivar Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of an unidentified surname probably a topographic name with the second element ibar ‘meadow riverbank valley’.

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


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You can see how Menjivar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menjivar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Menjivar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Menjivar families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Menjivar's in USA. California had the highest population of Menjivar families in 1920.
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There are 43 census records available for the last name Menjivar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menjivar 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Menjivar. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Menjivar. For the veterans among your Menjivar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menjivar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Menjivar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Menjivar in 1960 was 42, and 49 in 2004.

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