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Mandes Name Meaning

Altered form of Portuguese Mendes .

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


Similar surnames: Maes, Montes, Mangas, Monds, Manley, Mandia, Mandery, Manges, Mendes

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Where is the Mandes family from?

You can see how Mandes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mandes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mandes families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mandes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mandes families in 1880.
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What did your Mandes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mandes. 43% of Mandes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mandes women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    43%
  • Milker
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Polisher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mandes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandes 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Mandes. 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 263 military records available for the last name Mandes. For the veterans among your Mandes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mandes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mandes in 1957 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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