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Menzinger Family History

Menzinger 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: Metzinger, Mensinger, Wenzinger, Menninger, Benzinger, Messinger

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Where is the Menzinger family from?

You can see how Menzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menzinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Menzinger families living in Illinois. This was about 94% of all the recorded Menzinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Menzinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menzinger 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 Menzinger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Menzinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Menzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menzinger 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Menzinger. 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 548 military records available for the last name Menzinger. For the veterans among your Menzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menzinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Menzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Menzinger in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menzinger 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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