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Mengins Family History

Mengins 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: Menzies, Menges, Jenkins, Mergens, Mangin, Denkins, Mensing, Miggins

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Where is the Mengins family from?

You can see how Mengins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mengins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mengins families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Mengins families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mengins's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Mengins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Mengins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengins 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mengins. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mengins. For the veterans among your Mengins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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