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Manshel Family History

Manshel 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: Mansel, Mansell, Mandel, Manser, Mantel, Manuel, Mangel, Maisel

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Where is the Manshel family from?

You can see how Manshel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manshel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Manshel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Manshel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manshel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manshel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manshel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Manshel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Manshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manshel 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Manshel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Manshel. For the veterans among your Manshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manshel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Manshel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Manshel in 1970 was 78, and 93 in 1999.

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