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Menezes Family History

Menezes Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: variant of Meneses. This surname is also found in western India and in East Timor to which it was brought by Portuguese colonists in the 17th century.

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


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Where is the Menezes family from?

You can see how Menezes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menezes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menezes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Menezes families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Menezes's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Menezes families in 1891.
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What did your Menezes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menezes. 27% of Menezes men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Menezes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menezes were Bartender and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Bartender
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Candy Maker
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menezes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menezes 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Menezes. 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 466 military records available for the last name Menezes. For the veterans among your Menezes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menezes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Menezes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Menezes in 1957 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menezes 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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