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Mendius Family History

Mendius 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: Menius, Menzies, Mundis, Lenius, Mendes, Melius, Dennis, Melis, Meis

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Where is the Mendius family from?

You can see how Mendius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mendius family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mendius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mendius ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mendius ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mendius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendius 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mendius. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mendius. For the veterans among your Mendius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendius lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Mendius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mendius in 1960 was 40, and 92 in 2001.

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