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Menchofer Family History

Menchofer 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, Benschoter, Mechler, Kelnhofer, Mencer, Meyerhofer

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Where is the Menchofer family from?

You can see how Menchofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menchofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menchofer family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Menchofer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Menchofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menchofer 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 Menchofer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Menchofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Menchofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menchofer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Menchofer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Menchofer. For the veterans among your Menchofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menchofer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Menchofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Menchofer in 1972 was 56, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menchofer 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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