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Mandelstam Family History

Mandelstam 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: Handelsman, Mandelbaum, Mandella, Mandel, Manetta, Mandala, Engelstad

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Where is the Mandelstam family from?

You can see how Mandelstam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandelstam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mandelstam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mandelstam families living in Illinois. This was about 13% of all the recorded Mandelstam's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mandelstam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mandelstam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mandelstam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mandelstam. 100% of Mandelstam women worked as an Unpaid Household Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Household Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Mandelstam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandelstam 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Mandelstam. 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 113 military records available for the last name Mandelstam. For the veterans among your Mandelstam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandelstam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mandelstam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mandelstam in 1965 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

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