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Mendolia Family History

Mendolia Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): topographic name from Greek amygdalea ‘almond tree’ influenced by Sicilian mennula. See also Mendola.

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


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Where is the Mendolia family from?

You can see how Mendolia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendolia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Mendolia families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mendolia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mendolia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendolia 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 Mendolia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendolia. 43% of Mendolia men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mendolia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mendolia were Barber and 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Attendant
    11%
  • Barber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Seamstress On Dresser
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Mendolia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Mendolia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendolia 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Mendolia. 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 417 military records available for the last name Mendolia. For the veterans among your Mendolia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendolia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mendolia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mendolia in 1962 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendolia 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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