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Mendera Family History

Mendera 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: Mander, Pender, Bender, Madera, Mende, Render, Menger, Manera, Fender

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mendera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendera 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 Mendera. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mendera. For the veterans among your Mendera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendera lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Mendera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mendera in 1982 was 71, and 97 in 2002.

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