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Mengwasser Family History

Mengwasser 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: Engesser, Messer, Elsasser, Englander, Nungesser, Grasser, Goldwasser

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Where is the Mengwasser family from?

You can see how Mengwasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mengwasser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mengwasser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mengwasser families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mengwasser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mengwasser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mengwasser 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 Mengwasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mengwasser. 63% of Mengwasser 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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Mengwasser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Mengwasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengwasser 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mengwasser. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mengwasser. For the veterans among your Mengwasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengwasser lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mengwasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mengwasser in 1957 was 35, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mengwasser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mengwasser 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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