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Mendosa Family History

Mendosa Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Basque Mendoza.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mendosa family from?

You can see how Mendosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendosa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mendosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mendosa families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mendosa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mendosa families in 1891.
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What did your Mendosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendosa. 49% of Mendosa men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Mendosa women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mendosa were Labor and Laborer.

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Mendosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Mendosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendosa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mendosa. 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 644 military records available for the last name Mendosa. For the veterans among your Mendosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendosa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mendosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mendosa in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendosa 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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