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Mendat Family History

Mendat Surname 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: Monday, Wendt, Menna, Monda, Mende, Menza, Monat, Munda, Mundt, Benda

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Where is the Mendat family from?

You can see how Mendat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mendat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Mendat families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendat's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Mendat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendat 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 Mendat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendat. 67% of Mendat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mendat women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Mendat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Mendat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendat 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mendat. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mendat. For the veterans among your Mendat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendat lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mendat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mendat in 1953 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendat 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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