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Mengersen Family History

Mengersen 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: Enderson, Ringeisen, Menger, Engelson, Meneses, Menges, Tennessen

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Where is the Mengersen family from?

You can see how Mengersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mengersen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mengersen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mengersen families living in Maryland. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mengersen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mengersen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mengersen 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 252 census records available for the last name Mengersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengersen 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Mengersen. 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 163 military records available for the last name Mengersen. For the veterans among your Mengersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengersen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Mengersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mengersen in 1966 was 72, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mengersen 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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