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Menides Family History

Menides 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: Mendes, Menzies, Mende, Meneses, Menges, Mendel, Mendez, Menezes

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Where is the Menides family from?

You can see how Menides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menides family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menides family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Menides's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Menides families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menides surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menides. 100% of Menides men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Menides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menides 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Menides. 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 4 military records available for the last name Menides. For the veterans among your Menides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menides lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Menides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Menides in 1968 was 47, and 74 in 1976.

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