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Mindell Family History

Mindell Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Mindel.

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


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Where is the Mindell family from?

You can see how Mindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mindell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mindell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mindell families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mindell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mindell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mindell 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 Mindell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mindell. 30% of Mindell men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mindell women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mindell were Manager and 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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Mindell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Mindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mindell 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Mindell. 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 113 military records available for the last name Mindell. For the veterans among your Mindell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mindell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mindell in 1959 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mindell 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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