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Menchavez Family History

Menchavez 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, Menchaca, Chavez, Michael, Chaves, Menendez, Mchale, Methven

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Where is the Menchavez family from?

You can see how Menchavez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menchavez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Menchavez families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Menchavez families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Menchavez's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Menchavez families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menchavez 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 17 census records available for the last name Menchavez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menchavez 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Menchavez. 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 4 military records available for the last name Menchavez. For the veterans among your Menchavez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menchavez lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Menchavez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Menchavez in 1980 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menchavez 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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