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Mennig Family History

Mennig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Menning.

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


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Where is the Mennig family from?

You can see how Mennig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mennig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Mennig families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mennig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mennig families in 1880.
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What did your Mennig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Steel Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mennig. 34% of Mennig men worked as a Steel Worker.

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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

  • Steel Worker
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

What Mennig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mennig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennig 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Mennig. 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 569 military records available for the last name Mennig. For the veterans among your Mennig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mennig lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mennig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mennig in 1953 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mennig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mennig 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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