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Menkoff Family History

Menkoff 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: Minkoff, Medoff, Melnikoff, Markoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Neuhoff, Menon

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Where is the Menkoff family from?

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

What did your Menkoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menkoff. 67% of Menkoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Menkoff women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Menkoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Menkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkoff 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Menkoff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Menkoff. For the veterans among your Menkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Menkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Menkoff in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 1991.

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