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Menacher Family History

Menacher 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, Macher, Mencer, Meagher, Mescher, Melcher, Menaker, Rencher

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Where is the Menacher family from?

You can see how Menacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menacher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Menacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 6 Menacher families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menacher's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Menacher families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menacher 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 Menacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menacher. 28% of Menacher men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

What Menacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Menacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menacher 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Menacher. 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 470 military records available for the last name Menacher. For the veterans among your Menacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menacher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Menacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Menacher in 1962 was 63, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menacher 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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