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Menkes Family History

Menkes Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Menke.

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


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Where is the Menkes family from?

You can see how Menkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Menkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Menkes families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Menkes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menkes families in 1891.
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What did your Menkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menkes. 100% of Menkes women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Menkes. 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 279 military records available for the last name Menkes. For the veterans among your Menkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Menkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Menkes in 1958 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menkes 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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