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Mendonca Family History

Mendonca Name Meaning

Portuguese (Mendonça): habitational name from Mendonça in Portugal. This surname is also found in western India where it was taken by Portuguese colonists.

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


Similar surnames: Mendonsa, Mendoza, Mendola, Madonna, Hendon, Menchaca, Menden

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Where is the Mendonca family from?

You can see how Mendonca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendonca family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mendonca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mendonca families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mendonca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mendonca families in 1880.
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What did your Mendonca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendonca. 28% of Mendonca men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Mendonca women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mendonca were Rancher and Stitcher. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    5%
  • Rancher
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    6%
  • Stitcher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mendonca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendonca 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mendonca. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 981 military records available for the last name Mendonca. For the veterans among your Mendonca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendonca lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mendonca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mendonca in 1957 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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