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Mendleson Family History

Mendleson 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: Pendleton, Mendelson, Middleton, Enderson, Melson, Henderson, Mendler

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Where is the Mendleson family from?

You can see how Mendleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mendleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mendleson families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mendleson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mendleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mendleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendleson. 60% of Mendleson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mendleson women worked as an Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Mendleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mendleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendleson 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Mendleson. 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 78 military records available for the last name Mendleson. For the veterans among your Mendleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendleson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Mendleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mendleson in 1956 was 52, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendleson 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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