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Menelaus Family History

Menelaus 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: Metellus, Melhus, Meneses, Mineau, Mcnelis, Menear, Ornelas, Mellas

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Where is the Menelaus family from?

You can see how Menelaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menelaus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menelaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Menelaus families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Menelaus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Menelaus families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menelaus 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 Menelaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Menelaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menelaus 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Menelaus. 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 84 military records available for the last name Menelaus. For the veterans among your Menelaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menelaus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Menelaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Menelaus in 1973 was 77, and 97 in 2004.

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