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Mentzier Family History

Mentzier 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: Mentzer, Metzner, Menzies, Meltzer, Metzger, Metzler, Metzer, Menter

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Where is the Mentzier family from?

You can see how Mentzier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentzier family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Mentzier families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mentzier's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mentzier families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentzier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Mentzier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentzier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mentzier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Mentzier. For the veterans among your Mentzier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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