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Mengay Family History

Mengay Surname 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, Monday, Mengel, Mangan, Melgar, Menna, Mangal, Menza, Menger

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Where is the Mengay family from?

You can see how Mengay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mengay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mengay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Mengay families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mengay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mengay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mengay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Mengay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengay 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mengay. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mengay. For the veterans among your Mengay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mengay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mengay in 1968 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mengay 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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