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Maendel Family History

Maendel 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, Mendel, Mander, Mengel, Mantel, Bandel, Sandel, Wendel

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Where is the Maendel family from?

You can see how Maendel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maendel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maendel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Maendel families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Maendel's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Maendel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maendel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maendel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maendel. 43% of Maendel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Maendel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Maendel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maendel 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Maendel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Maendel. For the veterans among your Maendel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maendel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Maendel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Maendel in 1972 was 31, and 52 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maendel 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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