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Meench Family History

Meench Surname 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: Moench, Meenach, Meech, Muench, Mench, Trench, Bench, Mech, Mensch

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Where is the Meench family from?

You can see how Meench families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meench family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meench family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Meench's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Meench families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meench surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Meench. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meench 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Meench. 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 11 military records available for the last name Meench. For the veterans among your Meench ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meench lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Meench life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Meench in 1972 was 78, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meench ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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