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Meny Family History

Meny Surname Meaning

French (also Mény; mainly Alsace and Vosges): variant of Menil a topographic name denoting a country house a small agricultural domain from Old French mesnil ‘country house’ from Late Latin mansionile a diminutive of mansio ‘dwelling’.

Altered form of French Mesny itself a variant of 2 below.

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


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Where is the Meny family from?

You can see how Meny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Meny families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Meny's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Meny families in 1891.
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What did your Meny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meny. 100% of Meny 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 Meny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meny 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Meny. 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 477 military records available for the last name Meny. For the veterans among your Meny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meny in 1964 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meny 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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