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Mennes Family History

Mennes 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: Mannes, Menges, Menner, Mennen, Mendes, Menne, Menees, Hennes, Menkes

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Where is the Mennes family from?

You can see how Mennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mennes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mennes family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mennes's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mennes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mennes 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 Mennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mennes. 47% of Mennes men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mennes women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mennes were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Real Estate
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennes 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Mennes. 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 145 military records available for the last name Mennes. For the veterans among your Mennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mennes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mennes in 1961 was 42, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mennes 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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