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Mengelsen Family History

Mengelsen 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: Engelson, Mendelson, Engelken, Mengel, Ringeisen, Engelsman, Meneses

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mengelsen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Mengelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengelsen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mengelsen. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Mengelsen. For the veterans among your Mengelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengelsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Mengelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mengelsen in 1965 was 52, and 75 in 2000.

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