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Mentner Family History

Mentner 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: Mentzer, Menner, Lentner, Zentner, Menter, Sentner, Centner, Gentner

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Where is the Mentner family from?

You can see how Mentner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mentner families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mentner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mentner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mentner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mentner. 100% of Mentner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Mentner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mentner. 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 54 military records available for the last name Mentner. For the veterans among your Mentner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentner lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Mentner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mentner in 1980 was 80, and 87 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentner 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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