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Mannel Family History

Mannel Surname Meaning

German (Männel): from a pet form of Mann.

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from one of the French places called Mesnil from Old French mesnil (from Latin mansionile, a diminutive of mansio ‘abode, habitation’), used of the country domain where a noble lived with his family and retainers.

As a surname it may also be used of a member of the household retainer.

English: from the ancient Germanic female personal name Maginhild itself from magin- ‘power’ + hild ‘battle’.

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


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Where is the Mannel family from?

You can see how Mannel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mannel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Mannel families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mannel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mannel families in 1911.
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What did your Mannel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mannel. 26% of Mannel men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Mannel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mannel were Salesman and Servant.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Servant
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mannel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mannel. For the veterans among your Mannel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mannel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mannel in 1963 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

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