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Menlo Family History

Menlo 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: Merlo, Mello, Mento, Melo, Meno, Meng, Zeno, Mehle, Mero, Bello

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Where is the Menlo family from?

You can see how Menlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menlo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Menlo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Menlo family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menlo's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Menlo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menlo 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 94 census records available for the last name Menlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menlo 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Menlo. 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 17 military records available for the last name Menlo. For the veterans among your Menlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menlo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Menlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Menlo in 1968 was 48, and 76 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menlo 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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