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Mendorf Family History

Mendorf 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: Endorf, Mundorf, Wendorf, Bendorf, Medoff, Mondor, Nondorf, Mendola

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Where is the Mendorf family from?

You can see how Mendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mendorf families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendorf's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mendorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendorf 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 Mendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendorf. 100% of Mendorf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mendorf women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Mendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Mendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendorf 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Mendorf. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mendorf. For the veterans among your Mendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mendorf in 1963 was 81, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendorf 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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