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Mandsley Family History

Mandsley 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: Mawdsley, Mandley, Maudsley, Manley, Wansley, Ansley, Hansley

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Where is the Mandsley family from?

You can see how Mandsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mandsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Mandsley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mandsley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mandsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mandsley 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 Mandsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mandsley. 77% of Mandsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Cotton Weaver
    12%

What Mandsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mandsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandsley 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Mandsley. 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 100 military records available for the last name Mandsley. For the veterans among your Mandsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandsley lifespan?

Average Mandsley life expectancy in 1964 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mandsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mandsley 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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