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Mennies Family History

Mennies 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: Menzies, Hennies, Tennies, Dennis, Mannes, Lennie, Meneses, Menges

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Where is the Mennies family from?

You can see how Mennies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mennies families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Mennies family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mennies's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mennies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mennies 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 Mennies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mennies. 100% of Mennies 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%

What Mennies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Mennies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennies 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Mennies. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mennies. For the veterans among your Mennies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mennies lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mennies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mennies in 1962 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mennies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mennies 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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