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Menninger Family History

Menninger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Menningen Menning or Meiningen all in southern Germany.

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


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You can see how Menninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menninger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Menninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Menninger families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Menninger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menninger families in 1891.
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What did your Menninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menninger. 100% of Menninger 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Menninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menninger 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Menninger. 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 923 military records available for the last name Menninger. For the veterans among your Menninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menninger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Menninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Menninger in 1959 was 43, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menninger 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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