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Mentley Family History

Mentley 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: Bentley, Meneley, Manley, Henley, Medley, Huntley, Mente, Hensley

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Where is the Mentley family from?

You can see how Mentley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mentley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mentley families living in Derbyshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mentley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mentley families in 1891.
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What did your Mentley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mentley. 25% of Mentley men worked as a Plumber and 50% of Mentley women worked as an Attendant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mentley were Proprietor and Cook.

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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

  • Plumber
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Mentley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Mentley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentley 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Mentley. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mentley. For the veterans among your Mentley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mentley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mentley in 1964 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentley 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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