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Menci Family History

Menci 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: Lenci, Cenci, Menck, Mench, Meng, Mei, Pecci, Bence, Bench, Mech

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Where is the Menci family from?

You can see how Menci families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menci family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Menci families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Menci's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Menci families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menci surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menci ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menci. 100% of Menci men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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What Menci family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Menci. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menci 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Menci. 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 39 military records available for the last name Menci. For the veterans among your Menci ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menci lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Menci life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Menci in 1965 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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