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Menahen Family History

Menahen 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: Monahan, Megahan, Lenahan, Mencher, Menaker, Mennen, Mensen, Menashe

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Where is the Menahen family from?

You can see how Menahen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menahen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menahen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Menahen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Menahen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Menahen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Menahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menahen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Menahen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Menahen. For the veterans among your Menahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menahen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Menahen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Menahen in 1967 was 45, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menahen 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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