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Menza Family History

Menza Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Menzo from Sicilian menzu ‘middle’ possibly in the sense ‘middle son’ presumably applied to the older of twin boys who have an older brother.

Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone of small stature from the same word in the sense ‘half’.

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


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Where is the Menza family from?

You can see how Menza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Menza families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Menza's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Menza families in 1841.
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What did your Menza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menza. 41% of Menza men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    41%
  • Boat Fisherman
    15%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

What Menza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Menza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menza 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Menza. 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 188 military records available for the last name Menza. For the veterans among your Menza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Menza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Menza in 1964 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menza 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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