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Menninger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Menningen Menning or Meiningen all in southern Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wenninger, Penninger, Meininger, Benninger, Henninger, Denninger

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Where is the Menninger family from?

You can see how Menninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menninger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Menninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Menninger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Menninger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Menninger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menninger. 24% of Menninger men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Menninger women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menninger were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Menninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menninger 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Menninger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 923 military records available for the last name Menninger. For the veterans among your Menninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menninger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Menninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Menninger in 1959 was 43, and 78 in 2003.

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