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Menak Family History

Menak Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Manak, Menk, Mena, Benak, Menck, Meng, Monk, Wenk, Mak, Minas

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Where is the Menak family from?

You can see how Menak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Menak families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Menak family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Menak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Menak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menak. 100% of Menak men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Menak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menak 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Menak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Menak. For the veterans among your Menak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Menak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Menak in 1974 was 81, and 59 in 1981.

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