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Menyes Family History

Menyes 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: Menges, Mendes, Menees, Menkes, Meyer, Mengel, Menzies, Mente, Mewes

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Where is the Menyes family from?

You can see how Menyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menyes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menyes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Menyes family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menyes's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Menyes families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Menyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menyes 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Menyes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Menyes. For the veterans among your Menyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menyes lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Menyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Menyes in 1991 was 64, and 83 in 2003.

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