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Mendana Family History

Mendana 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: Menna, Mandala, Medina, Mendola, Mendoza, Montana, Meduna, Menden

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Where is the Mendana family from?

You can see how Mendana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendana family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mendana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mendana families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendana's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mendana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Mendana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendana 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Mendana. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mendana. For the veterans among your Mendana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendana lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Mendana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mendana in 1977 was 73, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendana 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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