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Menshew Family History

Menshew 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: Minshew, Henshaw, Renshaw, Mencher, Minchew, Mense, Mensen, Menashe

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Where is the Menshew family from?

You can see how Menshew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menshew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menshew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Menshew families living in North Carolina. This was about 64% of all the recorded Menshew's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Menshew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menshew 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 Menshew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menshew. 100% of Menshew men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Menshew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Menshew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menshew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Menshew. 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 36 military records available for the last name Menshew. For the veterans among your Menshew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menshew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Menshew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Menshew in 1966 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menshew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menshew 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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