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Mellenthin Family History

Mellenthin Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so called near Berlin and on the island of Usedom.

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


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Where is the Mellenthin family from?

You can see how Mellenthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellenthin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mellenthin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Mellenthin families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellenthin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mellenthin families in 1880.
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What did your Mellenthin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mellenthin. 25% of Mellenthin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Mellenthin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Mellenthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellenthin 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Mellenthin. 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 872 military records available for the last name Mellenthin. For the veterans among your Mellenthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellenthin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mellenthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mellenthin in 1953 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellenthin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellenthin 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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