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Mentear Family History

Mentear 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: Menear, Menter, Minter, Mente, Menger, Mester, Mentzer, Metteer

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Where is the Mentear family from?

You can see how Mentear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentear family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Mentear family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mentear's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mentear families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Mentear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentear 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 Mentear. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mentear. For the veterans among your Mentear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentear lifespan?

Average Mentear life expectancy in 2000 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentear 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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