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Mencl Family History

Mencl 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: Mancl, Fencl, Wencl, Menck, Mench, Meng, Bence, Mengel, Bench, Mech

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Where is the Mencl family from?

You can see how Mencl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mencl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mencl families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mencl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mencl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mencl 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 Mencl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mencl. 60% of Mencl 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Mencl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Mencl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mencl 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Mencl. 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 90 military records available for the last name Mencl. For the veterans among your Mencl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mencl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mencl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mencl in 1966 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mencl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mencl 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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