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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


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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.
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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Grocer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Sheller
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

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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