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Menes Family History

Menes Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Menes in Asturias.

Breton (mainly Finistère; Menès; also Le Ménes): variant of Ménez (see Menez).

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


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Where is the Menes family from?

You can see how Menes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Menes families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Menes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Menes families in 1911.
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What did your Menes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menes. 33% of Menes men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Menes women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menes were Miner and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Menes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menes 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Menes. 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 317 military records available for the last name Menes. For the veterans among your Menes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Menes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Menes in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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