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Menkins Family History

Menkins 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: Jenkins, Denkins, Meekins, Mankins, Menking, Menzies, Henkin, Meskin

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Where is the Menkins family from?

You can see how Menkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Menkins families living in Indiana. This was about 24% of all the recorded Menkins's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Menkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menkins 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 Menkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menkins. 100% of Menkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Menkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkins 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Menkins. 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 53 military records available for the last name Menkins. For the veterans among your Menkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Menkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Menkins in 1964 was 79, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menkins 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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