This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mennan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mennan Family History

Mennan 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: Mannan, Menna, Meenan, Mennen, Kennan, Penna, Mangan, Tennant, Senna

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mennan family from?

You can see how Mennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mennan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mennan families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mennan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mennan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mennan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1891
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mennan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Mennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mennan

Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Mennan. 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.

View all Mennan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Mennan. For the veterans among your Mennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mennan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mennan family history

Discover More

What is the average Mennan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mennan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mennan

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mennan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial