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Mendelow Family History

Mendelow 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: Mendel, Mendelson, Mendell, Mandel, Mengel, Wendel, Mende, Menzel

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Where is the Mendelow family from?

You can see how Mendelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendelow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mendelow families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mendelow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mendelow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendelow 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 Mendelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendelow. 40% of Mendelow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mendelow women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Watchmaker
    20%
  • Cutter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Mendelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Mendelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendelow 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Mendelow. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mendelow. For the veterans among your Mendelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendelow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mendelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mendelow in 1965 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendelow 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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