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Origins of the Mendes surname

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About the Mendeses

We have a total number of 1836 records for people with the last name Mendes.

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Where do most Mendeses live?

In 1921, most Mendeses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mendeses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 589 records for the Mendes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Mendeses most likely to marry?

Pereses

&

Hernandeses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mendeses.

What are the most common Mendes first names?

  • Antonio
  • Manuel
  • Maria
  • Juana

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Mendes family members

Common jobs for Mendeses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mendeses in 1921
Daur

3

Student

3

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3

At School

2

Boarding House Keeper

2

Common Male occupations for Mendeses in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

7

Farm Hands

5

General Dealer

5

General Farmers

5

Cigar Maker

4

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