Menear Family History

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

Similar surnames: Meer, Reneau, Miner, Melgar, Mentor, Menner, Medlar, Melear, Meuer, Deneau

7K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
868	Military Records
435	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
19K	Member Trees

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Where is the Menear family from?

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.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menear 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 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.

Builders labourer

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

34%

Police constable

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

95%

Domestic duties unpaid

What Menear family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Menear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menear census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

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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Military Records

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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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

Where is the Menear family from?

What did your Menear ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Builders labourer

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

34%

Police constable

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

95%

Domestic duties unpaid

What Menear family records will you find?

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.

Menear Family History

Menear Surname Meaning

32,000 record(s) for Menear

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Where is the Menear family from?

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

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What is the average Menear lifespan?

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Menear Surname Meaning

32,000 record(s) for Menear

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Where is the Menear family from?

What did your Menear ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Menear family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Menear family history

What is the average Menear lifespan?

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