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Menzler Family History

Menzler 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: Metzler, Denzler, Mendler, Henzler, Menzer, Wenzler, Metzner, Medler

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Where is the Menzler family from?

You can see how Menzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menzler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Menzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Menzler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Menzler's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Menzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Menzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menzler. 56% of Menzler men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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What Menzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Menzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menzler 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Menzler. 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 140 military records available for the last name Menzler. For the veterans among your Menzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menzler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Menzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Menzler in 1963 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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