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Mentlow Family History

Mentlow 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: Mento, Mentor, Denslow, Manilow, Enslow, Renslow, Tetlow, Mellow

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Where is the Mentlow family from?

You can see how Mentlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mentlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mentlow families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mentlow's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mentlow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Mentlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentlow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mentlow. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mentlow. For the veterans among your Mentlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mentlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mentlow in 1963 was 40, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentlow 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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