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Mentan Family History

Mentan 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: Menta, Menton, Manton, Fenton, Mehta, Denton, Henton, Mannan, Mangan

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Where is the Mentan family from?

You can see how Mentan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Mentan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mentan family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mentan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mentan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentan 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 60 census records available for the last name Mentan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mentan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mentan. For the veterans among your Mentan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Mentan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mentan in 1982 was 79, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentan 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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