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Menteir Family History

Menteir 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: Menter, Minter, Mente, Menger, Mester, Mentzer, Metteer, Mentel

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Where is the Menteir family from?

You can see how Menteir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menteir family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Menteir families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Menteir's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Menteir families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Menteir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menteir 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Menteir. 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 Menteir. For the veterans among your Menteir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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