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Menhennit Family History

Menhennit 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: Monheit, Menendez, Manheim, Centanni, Menconi, Tenpenny, Mennen

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Where is the Menhennit family from?

You can see how Menhennit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menhennit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Menhennit families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 9 Menhennit families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Menhennit's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Menhennit families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Menhennit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menhennit 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Menhennit. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Menhennit. For the veterans among your Menhennit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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