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Mangat Family History

Mangat Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name of unexplained etymology based on the name of a Jat tribe.

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


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Where is the Mangat family from?

You can see how Mangat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mangat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mangat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Mangat families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mangat's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mangat families in 1911.
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What did your Mangat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mangat. 60% of Mangat men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Teamster
    40%

What Mangat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Mangat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mangat 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Mangat. 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 146 military records available for the last name Mangat. For the veterans among your Mangat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mangat lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Mangat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mangat in 1984 was 69, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mangat 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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