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Mantels Family History

Mantels 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: Mantel, Mantell, Mangels, Mansell, Mandel, Martel, Manuel, Mangel

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Where is the Mantels family from?

You can see how Mantels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mantels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Mantels families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mantels's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mantels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Mantels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantels 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Mantels. 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 99 military records available for the last name Mantels. For the veterans among your Mantels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantels lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mantels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mantels in 1970 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantels 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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