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Menjares Family History

Menjares 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: Minjares, Mijares, Minjarez, Monjaras, Meares, Linares, Menzies

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Where is the Menjares family from?

You can see how Menjares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menjares family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Menjares families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Menjares family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menjares's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Menjares families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menjares 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 Menjares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menjares. 100% of Menjares men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Menjares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menjares 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Menjares. 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 31 military records available for the last name Menjares. For the veterans among your Menjares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menjares lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Menjares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Menjares in 1959 was 43, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menjares 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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