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Mencia Family History

Mencia Surname Meaning

Spanish (Mencía) and Portuguese: from the female personal name Mencía Mencia

a cognate of the male name Matías ‘Matthew’ (see Matias).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Mencia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mencia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mencia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Mencia families living in British Columbia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mencia's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mencia families in 1911.
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There are 180 census records available for the last name Mencia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mencia 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Mencia. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mencia. For the veterans among your Mencia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mencia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mencia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mencia in 1966 was 72, and 67 in 2002.

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