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Mendenall Family History

Mendenall 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: Mendenhall, Mendell, Kendall, Pendell, Mundell, Rendall, Mendel

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Where is the Mendenall family from?

You can see how Mendenall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendenall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mendenall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mendenall families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mendenall's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Mendenall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendenall 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 Mendenall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendenall. 72% of Mendenall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mendenall women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mendenall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mendenall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendenall 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mendenall. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mendenall. For the veterans among your Mendenall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendenall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mendenall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mendenall in 1966 was 85, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendenall 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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