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Mientus Family History

Mientus 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: Mietus, Minkus, Mingus, Meents, Menius, Minus, Rients, Mintun, Minter

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Where is the Mientus family from?

You can see how Mientus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mientus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mientus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mientus families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Mientus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mientus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mientus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mientus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mientus. 60% of Mientus men worked as a Labor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Mientus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mientus 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Mientus. 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 122 military records available for the last name Mientus. For the veterans among your Mientus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mientus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Mientus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mientus in 1953 was 56, and 68 in 2002.

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