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Mentis Family History

Mentis 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: Gentis, Dennis, Melis, Meis, Menzies, Manis, Martis, Matis, Mente

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Where is the Mentis family from?

You can see how Mentis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mentis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mentis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mentis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mentis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mentis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mentis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mentis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mentis. 100% of Mentis men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Mentis women worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mentis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mentis 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Mentis. 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 160 military records available for the last name Mentis. For the veterans among your Mentis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mentis lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mentis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mentis in 1947 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

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