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Menkhaus Family History

Menkhaus 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: Eckhaus, Venhaus, Obenhaus, Melhus, Neuhaus, Minhas, Minkus, Gelhaus

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Where is the Menkhaus family from?

You can see how Menkhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menkhaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Menkhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Menkhaus family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menkhaus's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Menkhaus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menkhaus 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 Menkhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menkhaus. 36% of Menkhaus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Bottler
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Menkhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Menkhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkhaus 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Menkhaus. 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 237 military records available for the last name Menkhaus. For the veterans among your Menkhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkhaus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Menkhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Menkhaus in 1963 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menkhaus 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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