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Mandella Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Italian Mandala .

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


Similar surnames: Candella, Mandel, Manzella, Manella, Vanella, Cannella, Mandell

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Where is the Mandella family from?

You can see how Mandella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mandella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Mandella families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mandella's in USA. California had the highest population of Mandella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mandella 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 Mandella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mandella. 32% of Mandella men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mandella women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mandella were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mandella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandella 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Mandella. 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 344 military records available for the last name Mandella. For the veterans among your Mandella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mandella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mandella in 1956 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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