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Mandell Family History

Mandell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Mandel. English (mainly Lancashire and Northumberland): variant of Mandeville.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mandell family from?

You can see how Mandell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mandell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Mandell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mandell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mandell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mandell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mandell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mandell. 17% of Mandell men worked as a Salesman and 10% of Mandell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mandell were Manager and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Mandell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mandell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandell 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mandell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mandell. For the veterans among your Mandell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mandell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mandell in 1944 was 28, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mandell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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