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Mendall Family History

Mendall Surname Meaning

see Mendell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mendall family from?

You can see how Mendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mendall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mendall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mendall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mendall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendall 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 Mendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mendall. 100% of Mendall women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Mendall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendall 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Mendall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 257 military records available for the last name Mendall. For the veterans among your Mendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendall lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mendall in 1961 was 55, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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