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Mendrek Family History

Mendrek 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, Mendyk, Mendler, Mendel, Mendez, Mendes, Menden, Hendren

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Where is the Mendrek family from?

You can see how Mendrek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendrek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mendrek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mendrek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mendrek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mendrek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendrek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mendrek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mendrek. 100% of Mendrek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mendrek women worked as a Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Mendrek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendrek 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mendrek. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mendrek. For the veterans among your Mendrek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendrek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mendrek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mendrek in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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