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Mendis Family History

Mendis Surname Meaning

Sinhalese form of Portuguese Mendes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mendis family from?

You can see how Mendis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mendis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Mendis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mendis families in 1861.
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What did your Mendis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendis. 75% of Mendis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mendis women worked as a Maid.

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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
    75%
  • Painters
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mendis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mendis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendis 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Mendis. 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 152 military records available for the last name Mendis. For the veterans among your Mendis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mendis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mendis in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendis 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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