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Mengedoht Family History

Mengedoht Name 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: Mengel, Benedict, Pentecost, Menger, Menges, Mendola, Mendoza

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Where is the Mengedoht family from?

You can see how Mengedoht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mengedoht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mengedoht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mengedoht family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mengedoht's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mengedoht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mengedoht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mengedoht ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mengedoht ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mengedoht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengedoht 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mengedoht. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Mengedoht. For the veterans among your Mengedoht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengedoht lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Mengedoht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mengedoht in 1950 was 43, and 79 in 2002.

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