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Meno Family History

Meno Surname Meaning

Spanish: unexplained. It is found mainly in Ourense (Galicia) and Biscay (Basque Country).

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


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Where is the Meno family from?

You can see how Meno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Meno families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Meno's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Meno families in 1911.
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What did your Meno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meno. 35% of Meno men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Meno women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meno were Salesman and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    78%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Servant
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%

What Meno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Meno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meno 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Meno. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meno. For the veterans among your Meno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meno lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Meno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Meno in 1957 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meno 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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