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Menihan Family History

Menihan 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: Minihan, Lenihan, Monahan, Meehan, Moynihan, Megahan, Lenahan

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Where is the Menihan family from?

You can see how Menihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Menihan families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Menihan's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Menihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Mfg was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menihan. 34% of Menihan men worked as a Shoe Mfg. .

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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

  • Shoe Mfg
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Menihan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Menihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menihan 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Menihan. 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 60 military records available for the last name Menihan. For the veterans among your Menihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menihan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Menihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Menihan in 1963 was 87, and 85 in 2003.

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