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Mengele Family History

Mengele 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: Mengel, Mengle, Engel, Mergel, Mangel, Hengel, Menzel, Menger, Menges

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Where is the Mengele family from?

You can see how Mengele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mengele family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mengele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mengele family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mengele's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mengele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mengele 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 133 census records available for the last name Mengele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengele 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Mengele. 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 716 military records available for the last name Mengele. For the veterans among your Mengele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengele lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Mengele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mengele in 1959 was 58, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mengele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mengele 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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