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Menasco Name Meaning

Variant of Manasco .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Morasco, Mehalko, Vesco, Menser, Penso, Telesco, Muraco, Mench

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Where is the Menasco family from?

You can see how Menasco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menasco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Menasco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Menasco family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Menasco's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Menasco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menasco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menasco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menasco. 55% of Menasco men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Menasco women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menasco were Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menasco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menasco 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Menasco. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 306 military records available for the last name Menasco. For the veterans among your Menasco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menasco lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Menasco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Menasco in 1961 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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