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Mandan Family History

Mandan Surname 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: Madan, Mannan, Mangan, Manda, Mandal, Mander, Mandel, Mann, Manton

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Where is the Mandan family from?

You can see how Mandan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mandan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Mandan families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mandan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mandan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mandan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mandan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mandan. 100% of Mandan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mandan women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Mandan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Mandan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandan 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Mandan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Mandan. For the veterans among your Mandan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mandan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mandan in 1955 was 73, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mandan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mandan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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