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Mendres Family History

Mendres 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: Mendes, Endres, Menzies, Mende, Meneses, Menges, Andres, Mendler

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Mendres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendres 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mendres. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Mendres. For the veterans among your Mendres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendres lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Mendres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mendres in 1967 was 80, and 65 in 2001.

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