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Mengensdorf Family History

Mengensdorf 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: Mangelsdorf, Langendorf, Arensdorf, Middendorf, Heckendorf

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Where is the Mengensdorf family from?

You can see how Mengensdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mengensdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mengensdorf family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mengensdorf's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mengensdorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Mengensdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengensdorf 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mengensdorf. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mengensdorf. For the veterans among your Mengensdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengensdorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Mengensdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mengensdorf in 1969 was 83, and 75 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mengensdorf 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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