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Menden Family History

Menden Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Menden family from?

You can see how Menden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Menden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Menden families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Menden's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Menden families in 1911.
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What did your Menden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Menden. 42% of Menden men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Menden women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Menden were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Menden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menden 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Menden. 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 923 military records available for the last name Menden. For the veterans among your Menden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Menden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Menden in 1966 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Menden 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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