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Menroy Family History

Menroy 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: Monroy, Melroy, Henry, Merry, Mero, Leroy, Menon, Monroe, Meloy

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Where is the Menroy family from?

You can see how Menroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menroy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Menroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Menroy family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menroy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Menroy families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Menroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menroy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Menroy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Menroy. For the veterans among your Menroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menroy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Menroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Menroy in 1971 was 56, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menroy 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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