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Menten Family History

Menten Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Mente.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Menten family from?

You can see how Menten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Menten families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Menten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menten families in 1891.
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What did your Menten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menten. 100% of Menten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Menten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menten 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Menten. 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 482 military records available for the last name Menten. For the veterans among your Menten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Menten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Menten in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menten 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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