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Menchinger Family History

Menchinger Name 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: Mensinger, Eichinger, Menninger, Messinger, Wenninger, Buchinger

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Where is the Menchinger family from?

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

What did your Menchinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Menchinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Menchinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menchinger 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Menchinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Menchinger. For the veterans among your Menchinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menchinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Menchinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Menchinger in 1964 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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