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Mennehan Family History

Mennehan 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: Minnehan, Meehan, Venneman, Renehan, Henneman, Minneman, Mennen

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Where is the Mennehan family from?

You can see how Mennehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennehan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mennehan families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mennehan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mennehan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Mennehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennehan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mennehan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mennehan. For the veterans among your Mennehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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