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Mentemeyer Family History

Mentemeyer 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: Wedemeyer, Montemayor, Westermeyer, Rustemeyer, Heinemeyer, Heitmeyer

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Where is the Mentemeyer family from?

You can see how Mentemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentemeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mentemeyer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mentemeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mentemeyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentemeyer 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 47 census records available for the last name Mentemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentemeyer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mentemeyer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mentemeyer. For the veterans among your Mentemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentemeyer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Mentemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mentemeyer in 1978 was 62, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentemeyer 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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