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Meniely Family History

Meniely 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: Meneely, Mengel, Menzel, Mentel, Mcneely, Mendel, Meneley, Mcniel

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Where is the Meniely family from?

You can see how Meniely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meniely family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Meniely families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meniely's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Meniely families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Meniely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meniely 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 immigration records available for the last name Meniely. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meniely. For the veterans among your Meniely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meniely lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meniely

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