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Mendetta Family History

Mendetta 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: Manetta, Mendieta, Menditto, Vendetti, Minette, Minett, Bennett

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Where is the Mendetta family from?

You can see how Mendetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendetta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mendetta family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mendetta's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mendetta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendetta 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 36 census records available for the last name Mendetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendetta 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 Mendetta. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mendetta. For the veterans among your Mendetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendetta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Mendetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mendetta in 1967 was 75, and 50 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendetta 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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