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Menella Family History

Menella 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: Manella, Minella, Mennella, Vanella, Rinella, Perella, Morella

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Where is the Menella family from?

You can see how Menella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Menella families living in Virginia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Menella's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Menella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menella. 60% of Menella 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%
  • Longshore
    40%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Menella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menella 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Menella. 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 11 military records available for the last name Menella. For the veterans among your Menella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menella lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Menella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Menella in 1973 was 86, and 69 in 1999.

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