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Mennecke Family History

Mennecke 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: Hennecke, Meinecke, Mencke, Reinecke, Henneke, Brennecke, Wernecke

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Where is the Mennecke family from?

You can see how Mennecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mennecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mennecke families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mennecke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mennecke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mennecke 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 Mennecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mennecke. 100% of Mennecke men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Mennecke women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Mennecke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Mennecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mennecke 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Mennecke. 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 183 military records available for the last name Mennecke. For the veterans among your Mennecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mennecke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mennecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mennecke in 1963 was 83, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mennecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mennecke 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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