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Mendelovitz Family History

Mendelovitz 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: Mendlowitz, Meyerowitz, Wenderoth, Medellin, Mendivil, Mendel, Mendez

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Where is the Mendelovitz family from?

You can see how Mendelovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendelovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mendelovitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mendelovitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mendelovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendelovitz 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 Mendelovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mendelovitz. 100% of Mendelovitz men worked as a Peddler.

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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

  • Peddler
    100%

What Mendelovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Mendelovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendelovitz 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Mendelovitz. 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 53 military records available for the last name Mendelovitz. For the veterans among your Mendelovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendelovitz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Mendelovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mendelovitz in 1961 was 65, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendelovitz 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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