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Menderson Family History

Menderson Name 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: Enderson, Henderson, Fenderson, Mendelson, Manderson, Anderson

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Where is the Menderson family from?

You can see how Menderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Menderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Menderson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 10 Menderson families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Menderson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Menderson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Menderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Menderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Menderson. 100% of Menderson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Menderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Menderson 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Menderson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Menderson. For the veterans among your Menderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Menderson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Menderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Menderson in 1966 was 73, and 72 in 1999.

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