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 Mennar family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mennar Family History

Mennar 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: Menna, Menear, Menner, Jenner, Penna, Venner, Penner, Mannan, Kenner

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mennar family from?

You can see how Mennar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennar family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Mennar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Mennar families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mennar's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mennar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mennar 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 did your Mennar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Couturire was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mennar. 100% of Mennar women worked as a Couturire.

View Census Data for Mennar | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Canada shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

What Mennar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mennar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mennar

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Mennar. 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 Mennar immigration records

Draft Cards

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

View all Mennar military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mennar family history

Discover More

What is the average Mennar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mennar 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 Mennar

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mennar family tree

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