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Menting Family History

Menting Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: habitational name from a farm named Menting (see Mentink).

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


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Where is the Menting family from?

You can see how Menting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Menting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Menting families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Menting's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Menting families in 1891.
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What did your Menting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menting. 50% of Menting men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Menting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menting 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Menting. 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 828 military records available for the last name Menting. For the veterans among your Menting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menting lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Menting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Menting in 1965 was 58, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menting 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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