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Menshausen Family History

Menshausen 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: Muehlhausen, Gehlhausen, Wellhausen, Feldhausen, Leithauser

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Where is the Menshausen family from?

You can see how Menshausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menshausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menshausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Menshausen families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Menshausen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Menshausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menshausen 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 123 census records available for the last name Menshausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menshausen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Menshausen. 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 70 military records available for the last name Menshausen. For the veterans among your Menshausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menshausen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Menshausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Menshausen in 1975 was 91, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menshausen 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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