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Menzner Family History

Menzner 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: Metzner, Menner, Lenzner, Menzer, Jenner, Venner, Penner, Menzies

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Where is the Menzner family from?

You can see how Menzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menzner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menzner family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Menzner's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Menzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menzner 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 Menzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menzner. 100% of Menzner men worked as a Manager and 100% of Menzner women worked as a None.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Menzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Menzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menzner 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Menzner. 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 110 military records available for the last name Menzner. For the veterans among your Menzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menzner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Menzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Menzner in 1965 was 80, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menzner 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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