History of your Surname
Get access to Mene family records.Start a free trial

Mene Family History

Mene Name 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: Meng, Mente, Bene, Menz, Mee, Mele, Mende, Rene, Menk, Men

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Mene family from?

You can see how Mene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mene families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mene's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mene. 50% of Mene men worked as a Salesman. .

View Census Data for Mene | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Mene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mene census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Mene

Passenger Lists

There are 314 immigration records available for the last name Mene. 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.

View all Mene immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mene. For the veterans among your Mene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mene military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mene family history

Discover More

What is the average Mene lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Mene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mene in 1956 was 45, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mene

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mene family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Mene last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial