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Mengstein Family History

Mengstein 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: Bergstein, Bernstein, Einstein, Eckstein, Millstein, Kerstein

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mengstein 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 Mengstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Mengstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mengstein 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 Mengstein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mengstein. For the veterans among your Mengstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mengstein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Mengstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mengstein in 1970 was 72, and 85 in 1987.

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