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Menier Family History

Menier Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Meunier. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Maginhari composed of the elements magin ‘strength might’ + hari ‘army’.

French: Occitan variant of Minier.

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


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Where is the Menier family from?

You can see how Menier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Menier families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Menier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Menier families in 1891.
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What did your Menier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menier. 25% of Menier men worked as a Labor and 100% of Menier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Labor
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Menier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Menier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menier 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Menier. 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 359 military records available for the last name Menier. For the veterans among your Menier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menier lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Menier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Menier in 1943 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menier 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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