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Mandez Family History

Mandez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Galician Méndez (see Mendez).

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


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Where is the Mandez family from?

You can see how Mandez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mandez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mandez family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mandez's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Mandez families in 1911.
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What did your Mandez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mandez. 64% of Mandez men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mandez women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mandez were Cigar Packer and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Wood Cutter
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Cigar Packer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mandez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandez 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Mandez. 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 53 military records available for the last name Mandez. For the veterans among your Mandez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandez lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mandez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mandez in 1965 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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