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Mendells Family History

Mendells 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: Mendell, Pendell, Mundell, Mendel, Mendillo, Mendes, Bendell

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Where is the Mendells family from?

You can see how Mendells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Mendells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mendells families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendells's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mendells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Mendells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendells 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mendells. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mendells. For the veterans among your Mendells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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