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Menkov Family History

Menkov 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: Menon, Benko, Manko, Mento, Menk, Menor, Mesko, Senko, Mentor, Renko

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Where is the Menkov family from?

You can see how Menkov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menkov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menkov family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Menkov's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Menkov families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menkov surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Menkov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkov 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Menkov. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Menkov. For the veterans among your Menkov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkov lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Menkov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Menkov in 1968 was 72, and 77 in 1975.

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