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Menschel Family History

Menschel 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: Henschel, Mensch, Mencher, Peschel, Wunschel, Fenchel, Mescher

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Where is the Menschel family from?

You can see how Menschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Menschel families living in Tennessee. This was about 78% of all the recorded Menschel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Menschel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menschel 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 Menschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menschel. 37% of Menschel 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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

What Menschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Menschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menschel 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Menschel. 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 110 military records available for the last name Menschel. For the veterans among your Menschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menschel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Menschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Menschel in 1966 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menschel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menschel 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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