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Menham Family History

Menham Surname Meaning

see Mendham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Menham family from?

You can see how Menham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Menham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Menham families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Menham's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Menham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menham 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 Menham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menham. 85% of Menham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • House Duties
    16%

What Menham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Menham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menham 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Menham. 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 50 military records available for the last name Menham. For the veterans among your Menham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Menham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Menham in 1978 was 60, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menham 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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