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Menze Name Meaning

German: variant of Menz .

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


Similar surnames: Menz, Menzel, Lenze, Menge, Menzer, Henze, Menke, Menne, Mense, Mente

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Where is the Menze family from?

You can see how Menze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Menze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Menze families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Menze's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menze families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menze. 30% of Menze men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Menze women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menze 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Menze. 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 829 military records available for the last name Menze. For the veterans among your Menze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menze lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Menze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Menze in 1959 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

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