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Mendelsohn Family History

Mendelsohn Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Mendelson.

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


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Where is the Mendelsohn family from?

You can see how Mendelsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendelsohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mendelsohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mendelsohn families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendelsohn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mendelsohn families in 1911.
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What did your Mendelsohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Marchande was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mendelsohn. 100% of Mendelsohn men worked as a Marchande.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Marchande
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mendelsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendelsohn 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Mendelsohn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mendelsohn. For the veterans among your Mendelsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendelsohn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mendelsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mendelsohn in 1950 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendelsohn 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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