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Menzell Family History

Menzell 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: Menzel, Mendell, Wenzell, Mansell, Fennell, Mengel, Hensell, Ezell

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Where is the Menzell family from?

You can see how Menzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menzell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Menzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Menzell families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Menzell's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Menzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menzell 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 Menzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menzell. 100% of Menzell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Menzell women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Menzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Menzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menzell 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Menzell. 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 50 military records available for the last name Menzell. For the veterans among your Menzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menzell lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Menzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Menzell in 1987 was 65, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menzell 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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