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Mendelshon Family History

Mendelshon 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, Mendelsohn, Enderson, Engelson, Henderson, Hendershot

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Where is the Mendelshon family from?

You can see how Mendelshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendelshon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mendelshon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mendelshon families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mendelshon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mendelshon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Mendelshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendelshon 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Mendelshon. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mendelshon. For the veterans among your Mendelshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendelshon lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Mendelshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mendelshon in 1996 was 78, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendelshon 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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