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Lamendola Name Meaning

Italian (also La Mendola): nickname or more often a habitational name from places named with the dialect term amendola, mendola, mendula ‘almond’ (also ‘almond tree’). This name is widespread in the south and in Sicily.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Amendola, Mendola, Landa, Mendoza, Mendiola, Lamanna, Ramella

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Where is the Lamendola family from?

You can see how Lamendola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lamendola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lamendola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Lamendola families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lamendola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lamendola families in 1920.
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What did your Lamendola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lamendola. 44% of Lamendola men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Lamendola women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lamendola were Clerk and Presser. .

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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
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Ironer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Floor Girl
    9%
  • Presser
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lamendola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lamendola 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Lamendola. 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 551 military records available for the last name Lamendola. For the veterans among your Lamendola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lamendola lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lamendola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lamendola in 1945 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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