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Mendell Family History

Mendell Surname Meaning

Altered form of Jewish and German Mendel. English and Scottish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Mendell family from?

You can see how Mendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mendell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Mendell families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mendell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mendell families in 1891.
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What did your Mendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendell. 14% of Mendell men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Mendell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mendell were Clerk and Sales Clerk.

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Sales Clerk
    9%

What Mendell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendell 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 Mendell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mendell. For the veterans among your Mendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mendell in 1953 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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