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Menshouse Family History

Menshouse 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: Newhouse, Millhouse, Evenhouse, Morehouse, Stenhouse, Pevehouse

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Where is the Menshouse family from?

You can see how Menshouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menshouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Menshouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Menshouse families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Menshouse's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Menshouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menshouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Menshouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menshouse. 60% of Menshouse men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Plumber
    40%

What Menshouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Menshouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menshouse 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Menshouse. 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 127 military records available for the last name Menshouse. For the veterans among your Menshouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menshouse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Menshouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Menshouse in 1967 was 62, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menshouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menshouse 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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