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Early Origins of the Menhennett family

The surname Menhennett was first found in Cornwall where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Mwnwynick. Cornwall was a land set apart, a land of mystique and quaint customs, more strongly related to Brittany and Wales than to England. It was not until the 10th century that they submitted to the Saxon rule of England. Since then, their influence has moved east into Devon, Somerset and Dorset.

Early History of the Menhennett family

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Menhennett Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Menwynick, Menwinnick, Minhinick, Menhinick, Minwinnick, Minwinnick, Minhinnick and many more.

Early Notables of the Menhennett family

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Australia Menhennett migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Menhennett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Eliza Menhennett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Aboukir" in 1847 1
  • Elizabeth Menhennett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Aboukir" in 1847 1
  • Henry Menhennett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Aboukir" in 1847 1
  • William Henry Menhennett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Aboukir" in 1847 1
  • Jane Menhennett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Aboukir" in 1847 1
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  1. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ABOUKIR 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Aboukir.htm


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