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Mentha Family History

Mentha 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: Menta, Menth, Mehta, Mente, Menna, Menza, Mancha, Bentham, Mento

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Where is the Mentha family from?

You can see how Mentha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mentha families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Mentha families living in Cheshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mentha's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mentha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentha 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 Mentha ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mentha. 100% of Mentha men worked as a Commis.

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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 1921

  • Commis
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mentha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentha 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Mentha. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mentha. For the veterans among your Mentha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mentha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mentha in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mentha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentha 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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