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Mennit Family History

Mennit 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: Mennig, Dennis, Menna, Lennie, Melnik, Kennis, Monnig, Tennis, Mensik

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Where is the Mennit family from?

You can see how Mennit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennit family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Mennit families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mennit's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mennit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mennit 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 44 census records available for the last name Mennit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennit 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mennit. 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 63 military records available for the last name Mennit. For the veterans among your Mennit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mennit lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Mennit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mennit in 1975 was 63, and 77 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mennit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mennit 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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