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Menza Name Meaning

Italian: from a feminine form of Menzo, from Sicilian menzo ‘middle’, possibly in the sense ‘middle son’, presumably applied to the older of twin boys who have an older brother, or possibly a nickname for someone of small stature, from the same word in the sense ‘half’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Menna, Lenza, Benza, Pezza, Senna, Danza, Maenza, Penza, Menta, Penna

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Menza Family Origin

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

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    Menza Family Occupations

    What did your Menza ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Menza occupation in the USA was White Washer. 100% of Menza's were White Washers.

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    • White Washer

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

    Menza Historical Records

    What Menza family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Menza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Menza. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Menza. For the veterans among your Menza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Menza Life Expectancy

    What is the average Menza lifespan?

    Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Menza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Menza in 1964 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menza

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menza 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.

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