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Menander Family History

Menander 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: Melander, Mander, Menendez, Levander, Helander, Meader, Molander

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Where is the Menander family from?

You can see how Menander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Menander families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Menander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Menander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menander 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 Menander ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Menander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Menander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menander 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Menander. 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 7 military records available for the last name Menander. For the veterans among your Menander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menander lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Menander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Menander in 1968 was 85, and 80 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menander 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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