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Mendigo Family History

Mendigo 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: Mandigo, Medico, Menditto, Mendillo, Pedigo, Bendig, Kendig, Manigo

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Where is the Mendigo family from?

You can see how Mendigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendigo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mendigo families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Mendigo families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendigo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mendigo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendigo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Mendigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendigo 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mendigo. 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 military records available for the last name Mendigo. For the veterans among your Mendigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendigo lifespan?

Average Mendigo life expectancy in 2001 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendigo 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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