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Mendrys Family History

Mendrys 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: Hendry, Mendyk, Mandry, Mondry, Mendes, Endris, Pendry, Hendryx

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Where is the Mendrys family from?

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

What did your Mendrys ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Mendrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendrys 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mendrys. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mendrys. For the veterans among your Mendrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendrys lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Mendrys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mendrys in 1944 was 26, and 75 in 2003.

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