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Mendt Family History

Mendt 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: Wendt, Mende, Mundt, Fendt, Bendt, Mandt, Mindt, Amendt, Mondt, Meng

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Where is the Mendt family from?

You can see how Mendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mendt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mendt families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mendt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mendt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mendt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mendt. 67% of Mendt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Mendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendt 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Mendt. 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 166 military records available for the last name Mendt. For the veterans among your Mendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Mendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mendt in 1965 was 87, and 92 in 2002.

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