Origins of the Menham surname

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    In 1921, most Menhams lived in north-east

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    43 Menham Travel & migration records
    700 Menhams found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Menham

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    Common jobs for Menhams

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

    Common female occupations for Menhams in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    House Servant

    4

    House Serv

    2

    Mariners Wife

    2

    Common male occupations for Menhams in 1921

    Coal Miner

    9

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Cartman

    5

    Engine Fitter

    4

    Iron Founder

    4

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