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Menary Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Náradhaigh see Neary . Compare Manery .

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


Similar surnames: Mcnary, Manary, Menard, Henry, Merry, Geary, Hendry, Deary, Mery

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Where is the Menary family from?

You can see how Menary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 48 Menary families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Menary's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Menary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menary ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Menary. 72% of Menary men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Menary women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menary were Labourer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Menary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menary 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Menary. 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 528 military records available for the last name Menary. For the veterans among your Menary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menary lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Menary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Menary in 1963 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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