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Mendelkow Family History

Mendelkow 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: Mendelson, Mendel, Mendillo, Wendelken, Mondello, Mendell, Pendelton

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Where is the Mendelkow family from?

You can see how Mendelkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendelkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mendelkow family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendelkow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mendelkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendelkow 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 34 census records available for the last name Mendelkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendelkow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mendelkow. 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 Mendelkow. For the veterans among your Mendelkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendelkow lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1997, in the United States, Mendelkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mendelkow in 1946 was 45, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendelkow 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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