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Menkal Family History

Menkal 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: Mengel, Kenkel, Menna, Mangal, Menza, Menzel, Mentel, Menear, Meckel

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Where is the Menkal family from?

You can see how Menkal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menkal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Menkal family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Menkal's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Menkal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menkal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menkal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Menkal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menkal 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Menkal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Menkal. For the veterans among your Menkal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menkal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Menkal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Menkal in 1974 was 49, and 88 in 2000.

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