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Mendonsa Family History

Mendonsa Surname Meaning

Altered form of Portuguese Mendonça (see Mendonca).

This surname is also found in western India where it was taken by Portuguese colonists.

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


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Where is the Mendonsa family from?

You can see how Mendonsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendonsa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mendonsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Mendonsa families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Mendonsa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mendonsa families in 1880.
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What did your Mendonsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mendonsa. 100% of Mendonsa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mendonsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Mendonsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendonsa 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Mendonsa. 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 366 military records available for the last name Mendonsa. For the veterans among your Mendonsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendonsa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mendonsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mendonsa in 1955 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mendonsa 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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