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Menking Family History

Menking Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Menke.

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


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Where is the Menking family from?

You can see how Menking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menking family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Menking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Menking families living in Texas. This was about 41% of all the recorded Menking's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Menking families in 1880.
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What did your Menking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menking. 43% of Menking men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Menking women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menking were Manager and Cook.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Menking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Menking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menking 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Menking. 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 136 military records available for the last name Menking. For the veterans among your Menking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menking lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Menking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Menking in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menking ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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