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Menchu Family History

Menchu Surname Meaning

Amerindian (Guatemala; Menchú): Mayan name of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Menchu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menchu family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Menchu families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Menchu's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Menchu families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Menchu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menchu 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Menchu. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Menchu. For the veterans among your Menchu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menchu lifespan?

Average Menchu life expectancy in 1997 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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