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Mentele Family History

Mentele 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: Mentel, Mengel, Mantel, Gentile, Mente, Menzel, Bentle, Gentle

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Where is the Mentele family from?

You can see how Mentele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mentele families living in South Dakota. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mentele's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Mentele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mentele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mentele. 100% of Mentele men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mentele women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Mentele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentele 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mentele. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mentele. For the veterans among your Mentele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentele lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mentele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mentele in 1970 was 77, and 73 in 2003.

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