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Mehnert Family History

Mehnert Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Meinert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mehnert family from?

You can see how Mehnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehnert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehnert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mehnert families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Mehnert's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mehnert families in 1911.
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What did your Mehnert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mehnert. 30% of Mehnert men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mehnert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mehnert were Accountant and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Printer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Accountant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Mehnert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mehnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehnert 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 916 immigration records available for the last name Mehnert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mehnert. For the veterans among your Mehnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehnert lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mehnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mehnert in 1946 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehnert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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