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Mandler Family History

Mandler Name Meaning

South German: occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle High German mandeln ‘to push through a mangle’. South German: patronymic from Mandl . Jewish (Ashkenazic): from an agent derivative of Mandel .

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


Similar surnames: Kandler, Bandler, Mander, Mendler, Sandler, Mahler, Tendler, Lander

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Where is the Mandler family from?

You can see how Mandler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mandler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Mandler families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mandler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mandler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mandler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mandler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mandler. 25% of Mandler men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Mandler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mandler were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mandler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandler 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Mandler. 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 792 military records available for the last name Mandler. For the veterans among your Mandler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mandler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mandler in 1962 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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