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Menear Surname Meaning

Cornish: topographic name from Middle Cornish men-hyr ‘menhir standing stone’. The term recurs in Cornish placenames such as Menear in Saint Austell.

Manheirs in Creed, and Menhire in Gwennap are also examples of this term’s usage in local geography. These names indicate the historical significance of standing stones in Cornish culture.

The presence of these names highlights the rich topographical characteristics of the region, reflecting its unique linguistic heritage.

Standing stones, or menhirs, often held cultural or ceremonial importance and were commonly used as markers in ancient landscapes.

Overall, the term 'men-hyr' not only designates specific locations but also provides insight into the historical and cultural context of Cornwall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Menear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menear family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Menear families living in Cornwall. This was about 68% of all the recorded Menear's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Menear families in 1891.
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What did your Menear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Menear. 34% of Menear men worked as a Builders Labourer and 95% of Menear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menear were Police Constable and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Police Constable
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%

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Passenger Lists

There are 435 immigration records available for the last name Menear. 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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There are 868 military records available for the last name Menear. For the veterans among your Menear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menear lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Menear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Menear in 1954 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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