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Menett Family History

Menett 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: Minett, Mcnett, Genett, Monett, Manetta, Mente, Minette, Bennett

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Where is the Menett family from?

You can see how Menett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Menett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Menett families living in Missouri. This was about 24% of all the recorded Menett's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Menett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menett. 67% of Menett men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Menett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menett 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Menett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Menett. For the veterans among your Menett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menett lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Menett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Menett in 1976 was 68, and 77 in 1990.

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