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Mendez Lopez Family History

Mendez Lopez 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: Menendez, Mandeville, Vanderploeg, Mendler, Mendel, Mendez, Mendillo

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What did your Mendez Lopez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Bordadora were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendez Lopez. 100% of Mendez Lopez men worked as a Jornalero and 100% of Mendez Lopez women worked as a Bordadora.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jornalero
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bordadora
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 361 immigration records available for the last name Mendez Lopez. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mendez Lopez. For the veterans among your Mendez Lopez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendez Lopez lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Mendez Lopez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mendez Lopez in 1976 was 82, and 85 in 2002.

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