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Menzes Family History

Menzes 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: Menzies, Menzel, Menges, Menezes, Mendes, Menees, Menzer, Menkes

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Where is the Menzes family from?

You can see how Menzes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menzes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menzes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Menzes family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menzes's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Menzes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menzes 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 Menzes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menzes. 100% of Menzes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Menzes women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Menzes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Menzes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menzes 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Menzes. 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 34 military records available for the last name Menzes. For the veterans among your Menzes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menzes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Menzes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Menzes in 1969 was 73, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menzes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menzes 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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