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Mentch Family History

Mentch Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mensch.

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


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Where is the Mentch family from?

You can see how Mentch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mentch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Mentch families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mentch's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mentch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mentch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mentch. 50% of Mentch 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
    50%
  • Private
    50%

What Mentch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Mentch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentch 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mentch. 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 414 military records available for the last name Mentch. For the veterans among your Mentch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mentch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mentch in 1958 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mentch 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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