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Menkel Family History

Menkel 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: Mengel, Kenkel, Menzel, Mentel, Meckel, Merkel, Mendel, Minkel

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Where is the Menkel family from?

You can see how Menkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Menkel families living in Missouri. This was about 19% of all the recorded Menkel's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Menkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menkel 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 Menkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menkel. 43% of Menkel men worked as a Manager and 50% of Menkel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menkel were Engineer and Machine Sewing.

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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

  • Manager
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Engineer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Machine Sewing
    50%

What Menkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkel 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Menkel. 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 215 military records available for the last name Menkel. For the veterans among your Menkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Menkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Menkel in 1955 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menkel 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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