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Manderson Family History

Manderson Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Manderston House in Berwickshire.

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


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Where is the Manderson family from?

You can see how Manderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manderson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 40 Manderson families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Manderson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manderson families in 1891.
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What did your Manderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ecclescastical Draughtsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Manderson. 50% of Manderson men worked as an Ecclescastical Draughtsman and 82% of Manderson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manderson were Master Carpet Cleaner and Office Cleaner.

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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 1939

  • Ecclescastical Draughtsman
    50%
  • Master Carpet Cleaner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Manderson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Manderson. For the veterans among your Manderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manderson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Manderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Manderson in 1945 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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