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Menzendorf Family History

Menzendorf 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: Middendorf, Heckendorf, Mittendorf, Langendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Menzendorf family from?

You can see how Menzendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menzendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menzendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Menzendorf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Menzendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Menzendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Menzendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menzendorf 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Menzendorf. 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 15 military records available for the last name Menzendorf. For the veterans among your Menzendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menzendorf lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1991, in the United States, Menzendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Menzendorf in 1990 was 88, and 95 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menzendorf 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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