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Menga Family History

Menga 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: Meng, Menna, Menza, Mega, Minga, Menta, Mena, Menge, Feng, Teng

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Where is the Menga family from?

You can see how Menga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menga family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Menga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Menga families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Menga's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Menga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menga. 63% of Menga men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%
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What Menga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Menga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menga 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Menga. 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 50 military records available for the last name Menga. For the veterans among your Menga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Menga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Menga in 1964 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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