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Mendelis Family History

Mendelis 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: Mcnelis, Mendel, Wendelin, Mendes, Mendolia, Mendell, Mandel, Melis

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Where is the Mendelis family from?

You can see how Mendelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mendelis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mendelis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mendelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendelis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mendelis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Mendelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendelis 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mendelis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mendelis. For the veterans among your Mendelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendelis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Mendelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mendelis in 1968 was 67, and 80 in 1999.

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