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Mangelson Family History

Mangelson 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: Margeson, Engelson, Danielson, Mendelson, Mangels, Emanuelson

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Where is the Mangelson family from?

You can see how Mangelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mangelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mangelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mangelson families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mangelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mangelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mangelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mangelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mangelson. 75% of Mangelson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farming
    25%
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Mangelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mangelson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mangelson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mangelson. For the veterans among your Mangelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mangelson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mangelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mangelson in 1967 was 88, and 92 in 2004.

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