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Menir Family History

Menir 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: Menor, Munir, Meir, Meng, Mei, Melis, Melin, Meyer, Meis, Melia

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Where is the Menir family from?

You can see how Menir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menir family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menir families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Menir families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Menir's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Menir families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menir. 100% of Menir 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Menir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menir 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Menir. 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 6 military records available for the last name Menir. For the veterans among your Menir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menir lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Menir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Menir in 1992 was 65, and 78 in 1996.

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