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Origins of the Menelaws surname

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About the Menelawses

We have a total number of 268 records for people with the last name Menelaws.

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Where do most Menelawses live?

In 1921, most Menelawses lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Menelawses

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We have 222 records for the Menelaws surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Menelawses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Menelaws first names?

  • George
  • William
  • Mary
  • Isabella

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Common jobs for Menelawses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Menelawses in 1921
Dairy Keeper

4

F S

4

Dressmaker

2

House Keeper

2

Living On Private Means

2

Common Male occupations for Menelawses in 1921
Baker

8

Dairyman

3

Mercht

2

Soldiers Son

2

Artist (Painting In Oil)

1

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