Menscher Family History

Menscher Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Mencher, Mescher, Metscher, Mensch, Reuscher, Kerscher, Mencer, Herscher, Lescher, Henschel

610 record(s) for Menscher

237	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
43	Military Records
48	Immigration Records
144	Census and Voter Lists
138	Member Trees

Where is the Menscher family from?

You can see how Menscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menscher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Menscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Menscher families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Menscher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Menscher families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Book keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menscher. 50% of Menscher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Menscher women worked as a Book keeper.

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

50%

Shipping clerk

25%

Farm laborer

25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Book keeper

100%

What Menscher family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 144 census records available for the last name Menscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menscher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 48 immigration records available for the last name Menscher. 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.

Military Records

There are 43 military records available for the last name Menscher. For the veterans among your Menscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Menscher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Menscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Menscher in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menscher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.