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Menley Family History

Menley 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: Manley, Henley, Medley, Tenley, Kenley, Fenley, Denley, Melley

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Where is the Menley family from?

You can see how Menley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Menley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Menley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Menley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Menley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menley. 100% of Menley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Menley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menley 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Menley. 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 73 military records available for the last name Menley. For the veterans among your Menley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Menley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Menley in 1963 was 53, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menley 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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