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Menters Family History

Menters 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: Venters, Metters, Menter, Fenters, Senters, Centers, Minter, Montero

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Where is the Menters family from?

You can see how Menters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menters family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Menters families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Menters families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Menters's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Menters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menters 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 Menters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Menters. 37% of Menters 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Timber Cutter
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Menters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menters 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Menters. 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 14 military records available for the last name Menters. For the veterans among your Menters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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