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Menegus Family History

Menegus 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: Meneses, Menges, Negus, Venegas, Menezes, Mingus, Menees, Menius

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Where is the Menegus family from?

You can see how Menegus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menegus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Menegus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Menegus families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Menegus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menegus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menegus 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 Menegus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menegus. 50% of Menegus men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Menegus women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Menegus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Menegus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menegus 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Menegus. 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 117 military records available for the last name Menegus. For the veterans among your Menegus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menegus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Menegus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Menegus in 1964 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menegus 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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