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Menhart Family History

Menhart 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: Denhart, Lenhart, Manhart, Benhart, Meinhart, Merhar, Machart

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Where is the Menhart family from?

You can see how Menhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Menhart families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Menhart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menhart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menhart 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 Menhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menhart. 29% of Menhart men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Menhart women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menhart were Mechanic and Inspector.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

What Menhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Menhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menhart 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Menhart. 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 320 military records available for the last name Menhart. For the veterans among your Menhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menhart lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Menhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Menhart in 1958 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menhart 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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