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Mennewisch Family History

Mennewisch 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: Mensch, Minnich, Reinisch, Benisch, Benesch, Lengerich, Heinisch

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Where is the Mennewisch family from?

You can see how Mennewisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennewisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mennewisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mennewisch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mennewisch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mennewisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mennewisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Mennewisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennewisch 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mennewisch. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mennewisch. For the veterans among your Mennewisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mennewisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mennewisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mennewisch in 1963 was 75, and 97 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mennewisch 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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