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Menckel Family History

Menckel 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: Meckel, Mencke, Henckel, Mengel, Kenkel, Seckel, Menzel, Mentel

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Where is the Menckel family from?

You can see how Menckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menckel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Menckel families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Menckel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Menckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menckel 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 89 census records available for the last name Menckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menckel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Menckel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Menckel. For the veterans among your Menckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menckel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Menckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Menckel in 1969 was 76, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menckel 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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