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Mundel Family History

Mundel 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: Mandel, Munden, Mundell, Zundel, Mendel, Mindel, Gundel, Rundel

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Where is the Mundel family from?

You can see how Mundel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mundel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mundel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mundel families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mundel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mundel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mundel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
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  • 1881
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What did your Mundel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mundel. 32% of Mundel men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Mundel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mundel were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Mundel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mundel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mundel 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Mundel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mundel. For the veterans among your Mundel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mundel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mundel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mundel in 1966 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mundel 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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