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Mengerink Family History

Mengerink 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: Menger, Ten Brink, Mannering, Meyering, Meerdink, Mentink, Wangerin

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Where is the Mengerink family from?

You can see how Mengerink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mengerink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mengerink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mengerink families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mengerink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mengerink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mengerink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mengerink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mengerink. 50% of Mengerink men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Mengerink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengerink 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mengerink. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mengerink. For the veterans among your Mengerink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengerink lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Mengerink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mengerink in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2000.

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