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Menka Family History

Menka 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: Menna, Menza, Melka, Menk, Menta, Manka, Mena, Penka, Meka, Menke

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Where is the Menka family from?

You can see how Menka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Menka families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Menka's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Menka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menka 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 365 census records available for the last name Menka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menka 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Menka. 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 28 military records available for the last name Menka. For the veterans among your Menka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Menka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Menka in 1964 was 78, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menka 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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