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Mendel Family History

Mendel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Mendl, a diminutive of Man (see Man). South German: variant of Meindl.

This surname is also found in France, mainly Lorraine and Alsace.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mendel family from?

You can see how Mendel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mendel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Mendel families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mendel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mendel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendel 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 Mendel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mendel. 43% of Mendel men worked as a Tailor and 69% of Mendel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mendel were Upholsterer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    43%
  • Boot Repairer
    29%
  • Upholsterer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

What Mendel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Mendel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendel 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Mendel. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mendel. For the veterans among your Mendel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendel lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Mendel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mendel in 1941 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendel 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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