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Mentes Family History

Mentes 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: Mente, Menges, Montes, Mentel, Gentes, Mendes, Menter, Menees, Mertes

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Where is the Mentes family from?

You can see how Mentes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mentes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mentes families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mentes's in USA. California had the highest population of Mentes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentes 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 Mentes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mentes. 30% of Mentes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mentes women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Mason
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mentes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Mentes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentes 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Mentes. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mentes. For the veterans among your Mentes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mentes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mentes in 1961 was 50, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentes 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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