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Mengell Family History

Mengell Name 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: Mengel, Engell, Mendell, Mansell, Engel, Fennell, Mergel, Hensell

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Where is the Mengell family from?

You can see how Mengell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mengell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Mengell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mengell family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mengell's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mengell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mengell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mengell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mengell. 100% of Mengell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Mengell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Mengell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengell 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Mengell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Mengell. For the veterans among your Mengell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Mengell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mengell in 1975 was 87, and 68 in 2003.

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