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Menachen Family History

Menachen 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: Mencher, Machen, Menashe, Merchen, Henschen, Mceachen, Meachem

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Where is the Menachen family from?

You can see how Menachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menachen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menachen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Menachen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Menachen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menachen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Menachen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menachen. 100% of Menachen men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Menachen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Menachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menachen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Menachen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Menachen. For the veterans among your Menachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menachen lifespan?

Average Menachen life expectancy in 1982 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menachen 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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