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Menn Family History

Menn Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mein.

Breton (Finistère; mainly Le Menn): nickname from menn ‘kid young goat’

perhaps denoting an agile person.

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


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Where is the Menn family from?

You can see how Menn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Menn families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Menn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menn families in 1891.
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What did your Menn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Menn. 100% of Menn men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Menn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Menn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Menn. 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 Menn. For the veterans among your Menn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Menn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Menn in 1957 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menn 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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