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Mandela Family History

Mandela 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: Mandel, Mandala, Candela, Mandella, Mandell, Mander, Mansell, Mantel

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Where is the Mandela family from?

You can see how Mandela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mandela families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Mandela families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mandela's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mandela families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mandela 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 Mandela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mandela. 100% of Mandela men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mandela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Mandela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandela 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Mandela. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mandela. For the veterans among your Mandela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mandela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mandela in 1963 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mandela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mandela 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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