This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Menlein family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Menlein Family History

Menlein 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: Melin, Merlin, Melvin, Medlin, Mennen, Mensen, Menden, Mellin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Menlein family from?

You can see how Menlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menlein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Menlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Menlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Menlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Menlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menlein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Menlein

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Menlein. 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.

View all Menlein immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Menlein. For the veterans among your Menlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Menlein military records

You've only scratched the surface of Menlein family history

Discover More

What is the average Menlein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menlein 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menlein

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Menlein family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial