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Menashe Name Meaning

Jewish: from the Biblical male personal name Menashe (Hebrew form; see Manasse ).

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


Similar surnames: Manasse, Mcnamee, Menaker, Wenske, Mense, Mende, Mente, Fenske

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Where is the Menashe family from?

You can see how Menashe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menashe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Menashe families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Menashe families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Menashe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Menashe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menashe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menashe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menashe. 34% of Menashe men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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What Menashe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Menashe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menashe 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Menashe. 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 77 military records available for the last name Menashe. For the veterans among your Menashe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menashe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Menashe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Menashe in 1962 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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