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Mengler Family History

Mengler 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: Dengler, Menger, Mergler, Wengler, Mendler, Gengler, Tengler, Engler

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Where is the Mengler family from?

You can see how Mengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mengler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mengler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mengler families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mengler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mengler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mengler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mengler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mengler. 25% of Mengler men worked as a Pressman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pressman
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Mengler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengler 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Mengler. 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 336 military records available for the last name Mengler. For the veterans among your Mengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mengler in 1958 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mengler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mengler 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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