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Menerey Family History

Menerey 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: Meneley, Meneses, Mcenery, Menezes, Fenerty, Menees, Meservey

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Where is the Menerey family from?

You can see how Menerey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menerey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menerey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Menerey family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Menerey's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Menerey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menerey 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 Menerey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menerey. 100% of Menerey men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Menerey women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Menerey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Menerey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menerey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Menerey. 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 76 military records available for the last name Menerey. For the veterans among your Menerey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menerey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Menerey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Menerey in 1963 was 89, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menerey 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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