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Mendelsky Family History

Mendelsky 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, Mendes, Sekelsky, Meneley, Mendell, Meneely

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Where is the Mendelsky family from?

You can see how Mendelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mendelsky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendelsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mendelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendelsky 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 Mendelsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Mendelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendelsky 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mendelsky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mendelsky. For the veterans among your Mendelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendelsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1966, in the United States, Mendelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mendelsky in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 1966.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendelsky 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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