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Menedes Family History

Menedes Name 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: Meneses, Menezes, Mendes, Menees, Menendez, Menzies, Mende, Menges

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Where is the Menedes family from?

You can see how Menedes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menedes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menedes family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Menedes's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Menedes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menedes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menedes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Menedes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Menedes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menedes 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Menedes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Menedes. For the veterans among your Menedes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menedes lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1993, in the United States, Menedes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Menedes in 1990 was 67, and 78 in 1993.

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