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Menell Family History

Menell 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: Monell, Mendell, Mansell, Fennell, Jewell, Gesell, Mengel, Knell

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Where is the Menell family from?

You can see how Menell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Menell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Menell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Menell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Menell families in 1891.
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What did your Menell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menell. 50% of Menell 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
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menell 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Menell. 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 97 military records available for the last name Menell. For the veterans among your Menell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Menell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Menell in 1971 was 90, and 88 in 2004.

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