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Mennett Family History

Mennett 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: Bennett, Kennett, Jennett, Dennett, Monnett, Sennett, Gennett

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Where is the Mennett family from?

You can see how Mennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mennett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mennett families living in New Mexico. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mennett's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Mennett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mennett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mennett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mennett. 100% of Mennett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Mennett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Mennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennett 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Mennett. 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 70 military records available for the last name Mennett. For the veterans among your Mennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mennett lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Mennett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mennett in 1983 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

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