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Mentges Family History

Mentges 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: Menges, Hentges, Mengel, Menzies, Mente, Menger, Mentzer, Meneses

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Where is the Mentges family from?

You can see how Mentges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mentges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Mentges families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Mentges's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mentges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentges 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 Mentges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mentges. 60% of Mentges men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Mentges women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Mentges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentges 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mentges. 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 102 military records available for the last name Mentges. For the veterans among your Mentges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentges lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mentges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mentges in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentges 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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