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Mellendorf Family History

Mellendorf 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: Wellendorf, Mullendore, Elmendorf, Allendorf, Ellender, Middendorf

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Where is the Mellendorf family from?

You can see how Mellendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mellendorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mellendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mellendorf family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mellendorf's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mellendorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mellendorf 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 Mellendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mellendorf. 40% of Mellendorf men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Helper
    14%

What Mellendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Mellendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mellendorf 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Mellendorf. 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 134 military records available for the last name Mellendorf. For the veterans among your Mellendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mellendorf lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mellendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mellendorf in 1945 was 21, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mellendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mellendorf 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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