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Manda Family History

Manda Name Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): from Mandavyapuram in East Godavari district. Czech and Slovak: from a derivative of the female personal name Magdalena (see Maudlin ). African (mainly Malawi Zambia and Congo): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Kanda, Magda, Handa, Landa, Mand, Nanda, Manna, Anda, Janda, Banda

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Where is the Manda family from?

You can see how Manda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Manda family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Manda's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Manda families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manda. 23% of Manda men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Manda women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manda were Salesman and Beautician. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Beautician
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manda 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 902 immigration records available for the last name Manda. 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 446 military records available for the last name Manda. For the veterans among your Manda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Manda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Manda in 1964 was 38, and 83 in 2003.

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