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Mendence Family History

Mendence 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: Menden, Mendonca, Menendez, Mende, Dence, Munden, Ference, Meece

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Where is the Mendence family from?

You can see how Mendence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendence family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mendence families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mendence's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mendence families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendence 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 114 census records available for the last name Mendence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendence 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mendence. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mendence. For the veterans among your Mendence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendence lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Mendence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mendence in 1954 was 45, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendence 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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