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Meneken Family History

Meneken 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: Menken, Meneses, Mencke, Meeker, Menaker, Mennen, Menezes, Mensen

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Where is the Meneken family from?

You can see how Meneken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meneken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meneken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Meneken families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meneken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meneken families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Meneken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meneken 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Meneken. 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 10 military records available for the last name Meneken. For the veterans among your Meneken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meneken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Meneken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Meneken in 1968 was 82, and 64 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meneken 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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