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Menjou Family History

Menjou 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: Menon, Mento, Menor, Mentor, Menton, Meno, Meng, Manton, Zeno, Major

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Where is the Menjou family from?

You can see how Menjou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menjou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Menjou family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Menjou's in USA. California had the highest population of Menjou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menjou 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 50 census records available for the last name Menjou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menjou 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Menjou. 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 62 military records available for the last name Menjou. For the veterans among your Menjou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menjou lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Menjou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Menjou in 1962 was 88, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menjou 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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