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Mendek Family History

Mendek 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: Mende, Mendyk, Mendel, Mendez, Mendes, Menden, Sendek, Mander, Mandel

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Where is the Mendek family from?

You can see how Mendek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mendek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mendek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendek 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 Mendek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mendek. 100% of Mendek men worked as a Meat Cutter.

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    100%

What Mendek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Mendek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendek 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mendek. 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 109 military records available for the last name Mendek. For the veterans among your Mendek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mendek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mendek in 1969 was 76, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mendek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendek 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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