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Menck Family History

Menck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Menk.

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


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Where is the Menck family from?

You can see how Menck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Menck families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Menck's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Menck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menck 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 Menck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menck. 47% of Menck men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Menck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Menck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menck 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Menck. 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 362 military records available for the last name Menck. For the veterans among your Menck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Menck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Menck in 1961 was 42, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menck 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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