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Mentil Family History

Mentil 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: Mentel, Mengel, Mantel, Gentile, Mente, Mcneil, Menzel, Mento, Mensik

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Where is the Mentil family from?

You can see how Mentil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mentil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mentil families living in Ohio. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mentil's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mentil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Mentil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentil 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mentil. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mentil. For the veterans among your Mentil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentil lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Mentil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mentil in 1959 was 59, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentil 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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