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Menshan Family History

Menshan 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: Henshaw, Monahan, Meehan, Mesman, Messman, Megahan, Renshaw, Mersman

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Where is the Menshan family from?

You can see how Menshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menshan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Menshan families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Menshan families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menshan's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Menshan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Menshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menshan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Menshan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Menshan. For the veterans among your Menshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menshan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menshan 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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