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Menkens Family History

Menkens 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: Menken, Menkes, Menges, Jenkins, Mergens, Mehrens, Mickens, Mennen

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Where is the Menkens family from?

You can see how Menkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Menkens families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Menkens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Menkens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menkens 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 Menkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menkens. 50% of Menkens men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%

What Menkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkens 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Menkens. 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 196 military records available for the last name Menkens. For the veterans among your Menkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Menkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Menkens in 1963 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menkens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menkens 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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