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Menkema Family History

Menkema 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: Feikema, Beukema, Medema, Venema, Menke, Menken, Menkes, Fennema

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Where is the Menkema family from?

You can see how Menkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menkema family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Menkema families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Menkema's in USA. New York had the highest population of Menkema families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Menkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkema 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Menkema. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Menkema. For the veterans among your Menkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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