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Menter Family History

Menter Surname Meaning

English:: (of Norman origin): unflattering nickname from Old French mentur ‘liar’. variant of Minter.

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


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Where is the Menter family from?

You can see how Menter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Menter family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Menter's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Menter families in 1911.
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What did your Menter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menter. 28% of Menter men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Menter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menter were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Menter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Menter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Menter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Menter. For the veterans among your Menter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Menter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Menter in 1953 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Menter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menter 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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