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Menchoff Family History

Menchoff 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: Benchoff, Mehlhoff, Benshoff, Lenhoff, Mehrhoff, Benhoff, Neuhoff

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Where is the Menchoff family from?

You can see how Menchoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menchoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menchoff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Menchoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Menchoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menchoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menchoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Menchoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Menchoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menchoff 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Menchoff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Menchoff. For the veterans among your Menchoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menchoff lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Menchoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Menchoff in 1995 was 87, and 88 in 2003.

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