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Mentzel Name Meaning

German: variant of Menzel and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wentzel, Metzel, Wentzell, Mentz, Henzel, Frentzel, Menzer, Fenzel

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Where is the Mentzel family from?

You can see how Mentzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mentzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Mentzel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mentzel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mentzel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mentzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mentzel. 100% of Mentzel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mentzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentzel 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Mentzel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mentzel. For the veterans among your Mentzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentzel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mentzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mentzel in 1950 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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