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Mendenhal Family History

Mendenhal 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: Mendenhall, Mendel, Menden, Mennenga, Mendonca, Senechal, Mendonsa

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Where is the Mendenhal family from?

You can see how Mendenhal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendenhal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mendenhal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mendenhal family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendenhal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mendenhal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendenhal 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 Mendenhal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendenhal. 50% of Mendenhal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mendenhal women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mendenhal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Mendenhal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendenhal 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mendenhal. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mendenhal. For the veterans among your Mendenhal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendenhal lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Mendenhal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mendenhal in 1986 was 77, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendenhal 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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