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Mandrell Family History

Mandrell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Mądrala a nickname derived from the vocabulary word mądry ‘wise’ (see Mondry).

English: variant of Maundrell an unexplained name possibly connected with the rare Middle English term maundrel a measure of capacity (typically of wine).

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


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Where is the Mandrell family from?

You can see how Mandrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mandrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 52 Mandrell families living in Illinois. This was about 87% of all the recorded Mandrell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mandrell families in 1880.
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What did your Mandrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mandrell. 37% of Mandrell men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Mandrell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mandrell were Miner and Cook.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mandrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandrell 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Mandrell. 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 440 military records available for the last name Mandrell. For the veterans among your Mandrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandrell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mandrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mandrell in 1959 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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