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Menesses Family History

Menesses Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meneses, Menezes, Menees, Messer, Menendez, Menzies, Meese, Manasse

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menesses 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 Menesses ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fur Trapper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menesses. 100% of Menesses men worked as a Fur Trapper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fur Trapper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Menesses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menesses 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Menesses. 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 69 military records available for the last name Menesses. For the veterans among your Menesses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menesses lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Menesses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Menesses in 1971 was 69, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menesses ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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