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Mendela Family History

Mendela 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: Mendola, Mendel, Mendell, Mandel, Mengel, Wendel, Mende, Menzel

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Where is the Mendela family from?

You can see how Mendela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendela family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mendela families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendela's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mendela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendela 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 125 census records available for the last name Mendela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendela 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mendela. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mendela. For the veterans among your Mendela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendela lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Mendela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mendela in 1966 was 64, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendela 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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