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Mendl Family History

Mendl 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: Mende, Mandl, Mendel, Meidl, Meindl, Wendl, Meng, Mandel, Mengel

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Where is the Mendl family from?

You can see how Mendl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mendl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mendl families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mendl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mendl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendl 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 Mendl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mendl. 50% of Mendl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Household
    50%

What Mendl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mendl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendl 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Mendl. 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 708 military records available for the last name Mendl. For the veterans among your Mendl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mendl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mendl in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mendl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendl 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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