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Menzi Family History

Menzi 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: Menz, Menza, Lenzi, Manzi, Renzi, Menzie, Menze, Lenz, Meng, Mei

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Where is the Menzi family from?

You can see how Menzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menzi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menzi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Menzi families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Menzi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Menzi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menzi 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 Menzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menzi. 50% of Menzi men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Menzi 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Menzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Menzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menzi 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Menzi. 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 166 military records available for the last name Menzi. For the veterans among your Menzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menzi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Menzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Menzi in 1959 was 45, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menzi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menzi 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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