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Mentier Family History

Mentier 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: Mentzer, Menter, Minter, Menzies, Mente, Venier, Mortier, Meier

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Where is the Mentier family from?

You can see how Mentier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mentier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mentier families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mentier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mentier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mentier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Mentier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentier 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mentier. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mentier. For the veterans among your Mentier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mentier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mentier in 1968 was 81, and 43 in 2003.

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