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Menchin Family History

Menchin 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: Minchin, Machin, Mencher, Mceachin, Melchi, Menghini, Benthin

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Where is the Menchin family from?

You can see how Menchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menchin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Menchin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Menchin family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Menchin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Menchin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menchin. 100% of Menchin 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 954 census records available for the last name Menchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menchin 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Menchin. 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 45 military records available for the last name Menchin. For the veterans among your Menchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menchin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Menchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Menchin in 1963 was 84, and 84 in 2002.

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