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Mentell Family History

Mentell 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: Mentel, Mantell, Mendell, Sentell, Mansell, Fennell, Mengel, Mantel

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Where is the Mentell family from?

You can see how Mentell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mentell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mentell families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mentell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mentell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentell 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 Mentell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Mentell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Mentell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mentell. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mentell. For the veterans among your Mentell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mentell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mentell in 1966 was 91, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentell 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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