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Menealy Family History

Menealy 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: Mcnealy, Kenealy, Meneely, Mcneely, Menear, Mcneary, Mcnelly, Mcneal

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Where is the Menealy family from?

You can see how Menealy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menealy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Menealy families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Menealy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Menealy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menealy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Menealy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menealy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Menealy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Menealy. For the veterans among your Menealy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menealy lifespan?

Average Menealy life expectancy in 1986 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menealy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menealy 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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