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Mendle Family History

Mendle 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: Mende, Kendle, Mendler, Bendle, Wendle, Mandle, Mengle, Beadle, Mehle

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Where is the Mendle family from?

You can see how Mendle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mendle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mendle family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mendle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mendle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mendle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mendle. 100% of Mendle 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 907 census records available for the last name Mendle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendle 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Mendle. 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 264 military records available for the last name Mendle. For the veterans among your Mendle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mendle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mendle in 1964 was 81, and 79 in 2003.

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