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Meny Name Meaning

French (also Mény; mainly Alsace and Vosges): variant of Menil a topographic name denoting a country house a small agricultural domain from Old French mesnil ‘country house’ from Late Latin mansionile a diminutive of mansio ‘dwelling’. Altered form of French Mesny itself a variant of 2 below. Compare Minnie .

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


Similar surnames: Many, Fey, Mery, Menz, Meng, Mey, Reny, Muns, Meany, Mele

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Where is the Meny family from?

You can see how Meny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Meny families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meny's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Meny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meny. 19% of Meny men worked as a Clerk and 37% of Meny women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meny were Mechanic and Nurse. .

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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

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meny 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Meny. 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 477 military records available for the last name Meny. For the veterans among your Meny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Meny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meny in 1964 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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