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Menzen Family History

Menzen 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: Menzel, Mennen, Mensen, Lenzen, Menden, Menken, Metzen, Menzer, Menze

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Where is the Menzen family from?

You can see how Menzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Menzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Menzen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Menzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Menzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menzen 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 Menzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menzen. 100% of Menzen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Menzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Menzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menzen 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Menzen. 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 100 military records available for the last name Menzen. For the veterans among your Menzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menzen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Menzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Menzen in 1962 was 74, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menzen 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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