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Mencos Family History

Mencos 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: Menon, Enos, Menges, Manco, Mento, Xenos, Mencer, Menor, Moncus

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Where is the Mencos family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mencos 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 Mencos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Mencos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mencos 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Mencos. 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 Mencos. For the veterans among your Mencos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mencos lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Mencos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mencos in 1989 was 50, and 70 in 2002.

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