Menchaca Family History

Menchaca Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Mentxaka a topographic or habitational name referring to a house so named.

It originates from regions such as Biscay, which is located in the Basque Country of Spain.

The name reflects the local linguistic and cultural influences of the area.

Topographic names often indicate geographical features or landmarks relevant to the community.

In this case, Mentxaka signifies a specific dwelling or location of significance.

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

Similar surnames: Merica, Macchia, Moncada, Mendonca, Mancha, Mencher, Benthall, Pinchback, Mansbach, Benac

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983	Military Records
4K	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
8K	Member Trees

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Where is the Menchaca family from?

You can see how Menchaca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menchaca family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Menchaca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Menchaca family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Menchaca's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Menchaca families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menchaca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Menchaca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menchaca. 63% of Menchaca men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Menchaca women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menchaca were Grocer and Laundress.

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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.

Laborer

63%

Farmer

11%

Truck driver

Grocer

Maid

25%

sheller

20%

Clerk

15%

Laundress

15%

What Menchaca family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Menchaca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menchaca census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4K immigration records available for the last name Menchaca. 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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Military Records

There are 983 military records available for the last name Menchaca. For the veterans among your Menchaca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menchaca lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Menchaca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Menchaca in 1951 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

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Menchaca Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Mentxaka a topographic or habitational name referring to a house so named.

It originates from regions such as Biscay, which is located in the Basque Country of Spain.

The name reflects the local linguistic and cultural influences of the area.

Topographic names often indicate geographical features or landmarks relevant to the community.

In this case, Mentxaka signifies a specific dwelling or location of significance.

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

Where is the Menchaca family from?

What did your Menchaca ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

63%

Farmer

11%

Truck driver

Grocer

Maid

25%

sheller

20%

Clerk

15%

Laundress

15%

What Menchaca family records will you find?

What is the average Menchaca lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Menchaca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Menchaca in 1951 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

Menchaca Family History

Menchaca Surname Meaning

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What is the average Menchaca lifespan?

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Menchaca Surname Meaning

83,000 record(s) for Menchaca

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Where is the Menchaca family from?

What did your Menchaca ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Menchaca family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Menchaca family history

What is the average Menchaca lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Menchaca family tree

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