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Menchey Family History

Menchey 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, Henchey, Minchey, Hanchey, Peachey, Mencer, Mencke, Fenchel

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Where is the Menchey family from?

You can see how Menchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menchey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Menchey families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Menchey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Menchey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menchey 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 Menchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menchey. 25% of Menchey men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Menchey women worked as a 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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Menchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Menchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menchey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Menchey. 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 148 military records available for the last name Menchey. For the veterans among your Menchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menchey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Menchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Menchey in 1966 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menchey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menchey 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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