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Meneses Family History

Meneses Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: habitational name from either of two places called Meneses de Campos in Palencia and Castile Spain.

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


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Where is the Meneses family from?

You can see how Meneses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meneses family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Meneses families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Meneses families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meneses's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Meneses families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meneses surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Meneses ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Pecan Sheller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meneses. 25% of Meneses men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meneses women worked as a Pecan Sheller.

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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
    25%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pecan Sheller
    100%

What Meneses family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Meneses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meneses 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Meneses. 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 411 military records available for the last name Meneses. For the veterans among your Meneses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meneses lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Meneses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Meneses in 1942 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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