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Menzer Family History

Menzer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mentzer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Menzer family from?

You can see how Menzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Menzer families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Menzer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Menzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menzer 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 Menzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menzer. 100% of Menzer 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%

What Menzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Menzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menzer 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Menzer. 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 Menzer. For the veterans among your Menzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menzer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Menzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Menzer in 1953 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menzer 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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