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Menge Family History

Menge Surname Meaning

German: variant of Meng.

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


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Where is the Menge family from?

You can see how Menge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Menge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Menge families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Menge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menge 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 Menge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menge. 18% of Menge men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Menge women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menge were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Menge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Menge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menge 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Menge. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Menge. For the veterans among your Menge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menge lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Menge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Menge in 1956 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menge 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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