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Mencis Family History

Mencis 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: Dennis, Melis, Meis, Menzies, Manis, Mellis, Benis, Mundis, Menges

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Where is the Mencis family from?

You can see how Mencis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mencis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mencis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mencis family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mencis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mencis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mencis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mencis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Mencis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mencis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mencis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mencis. For the veterans among your Mencis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mencis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Mencis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mencis in 1963 was 82, and 94 in 1999.

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