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Menkemeyer Family History

Menkemeyer 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: Beckemeyer, Reinkemeyer, Berkemeyer, Hockemeyer, Wedemeyer

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Where is the Menkemeyer family from?

You can see how Menkemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menkemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menkemeyer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Menkemeyer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Menkemeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Menkemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkemeyer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Menkemeyer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Menkemeyer. For the veterans among your Menkemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkemeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Menkemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Menkemeyer in 1962 was 55, and 79 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menkemeyer 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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