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Menko Family History

Menko 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: Benko, Manko, Mento, Menk, Mesko, Senko, Renko, Minko, Melko, Menke

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Where is the Menko family from?

You can see how Menko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menko families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Menko families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Menko's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Menko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menko 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 Menko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menko. 100% of Menko men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Menko women worked as a Factory Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Menko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Menko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menko 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Menko. 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 102 military records available for the last name Menko. For the veterans among your Menko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Menko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Menko in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menko 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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