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Menske Family History

Menske 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: Meske, Manske, Mencke, Fenske, Mense, Wenske, Genske, Venske, Senske

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Where is the Menske family from?

You can see how Menske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Menske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Menske families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Menske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Menske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menske ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Menske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menske 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Menske. 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 23 military records available for the last name Menske. For the veterans among your Menske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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