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Menaugh Family History

Menaugh 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: Mimnaugh, Mcnaught, Meddaugh, Lynaugh, Mcvaugh, Mcgaugh, Ebaugh, Meng

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Where is the Menaugh family from?

You can see how Menaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menaugh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Menaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Menaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Menaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menaugh. 30% of Menaugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Menaugh women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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
    30%
  • Postmaster
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Planer Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menaugh 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Menaugh. 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 169 military records available for the last name Menaugh. For the veterans among your Menaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menaugh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Menaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Menaugh in 1951 was 45, and 50 in 2003.

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