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Menshardt Family History

Menshardt 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: Meinhardt, Manhardt, Lenhardt, Ehrhardt, Gebhardt, Gernhardt, Denhart

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Where is the Menshardt family from?

You can see how Menshardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menshardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menshardt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Menshardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Menshardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menshardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Menshardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menshardt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Menshardt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Menshardt. For the veterans among your Menshardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menshardt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Menshardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Menshardt in 1970 was 78, and 88 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menshardt 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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