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Mondell Family History

Mondell 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: Mundell, Monell, Mondello, Mindell, Mondelli, Mandell, Mendell

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Where is the Mondell family from?

You can see how Mondell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mondell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mondell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Mondell families living in Maryland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mondell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mondell families in 1880.
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What did your Mondell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mondell. 43% of Mondell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mondell women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mondell were Farmer and Secretary. .

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mondell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mondell 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Mondell. 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 209 military records available for the last name Mondell. For the veterans among your Mondell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mondell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mondell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mondell in 1951 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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