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Mendoca Family History

Mendoca 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: Mendola, Mendoza, Mendosa, Mendonca, Amendola, Mendiola, Mendolia

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Where is the Mendoca family from?

You can see how Mendoca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendoca family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mendoca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mendoca families living in Texas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mendoca's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mendoca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendoca 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 Mendoca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendoca. 50% of Mendoca men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mendoca women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mendoca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Mendoca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendoca 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Mendoca. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mendoca. For the veterans among your Mendoca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendoca lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Mendoca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mendoca in 1976 was 66, and 50 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mendoca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendoca 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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