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Menkes Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Menke .

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


Similar surnames: Henkes, Mendes, Menke, Montes, Meckes, Eckes, Meeker, Mynes, Mense

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Where is the Menkes family from?

You can see how Menkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Menkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Menkes families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Menkes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Menkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menkes. 33% of Menkes men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Menkes women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menkes were Plumber and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    33%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Agent
    15%
  • Plumber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Operator
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Menkes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Menkes. For the veterans among your Menkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Menkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Menkes in 1958 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

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