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Mendelhall Family History

Mendelhall 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: Mendenhall, Mendell, Kendall, Newhall, Underhill, Minshall, Pendell

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Where is the Mendelhall family from?

You can see how Mendelhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mendelhall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mendelhall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mendelhall families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mendelhall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mendelhall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mendelhall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mendelhall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Mendelhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mendelhall 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mendelhall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Mendelhall. For the veterans among your Mendelhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mendelhall lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1973, in the United States, Mendelhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mendelhall in 1971 was 89, and 79 in 1973.

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