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Meninga Family History

Meninga 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: Menna, Medina, Minga, Meling, Mensing, Moening, Menning, Mennenga

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Where is the Meninga family from?

You can see how Meninga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meninga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meninga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Meninga families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Meninga's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Meninga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meninga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meninga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meninga. 50% of Meninga men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Celery Grower
    50%
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What Meninga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Meninga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meninga 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Meninga. 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 33 military records available for the last name Meninga. For the veterans among your Meninga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meninga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meninga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meninga in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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