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Menkowski Family History

Menkowski 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: Senkowski, Mankowski, Benkowski, Markowski, Pienkowski, Lepkowski

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Where is the Menkowski family from?

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

There are 41 census records available for the last name Menkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkowski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Menkowski. 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 22 military records available for the last name Menkowski. For the veterans among your Menkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkowski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Menkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Menkowski in 1972 was 79, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menkowski 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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