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Menthen Family History

Menthen 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, Methven, Mentzer, Mentel, Mencher, Genther, Methe, Manthei

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Where is the Menthen family from?

You can see how Menthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menthen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menthen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Menthen families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Menthen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Menthen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menthen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Menthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menthen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Menthen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Menthen. For the veterans among your Menthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menthen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Menthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Menthen in 1969 was 67, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menthen 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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