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Mandahl Family History

Mandahl Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sandahl, Mundahl, Mandal, Mandel, Rendahl, Sandall, Mangal, Sandal

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Where is the Mandahl family from?

You can see how Mandahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mandahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mandahl families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mandahl's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Mandahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mandahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mandahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mandahl. 50% of Mandahl men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Mandahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandahl 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Mandahl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Mandahl. For the veterans among your Mandahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mandahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mandahl in 1964 was 72, and 84 in 2001.

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