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Mandry Family History

Mandry Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Mądry (see Madry) or of its variant Mondry, a nickname meaning ‘wise’. English and Welsh: from a local pronunciation of Mannering (the usual pronunciation of Mainwaring) as Manry and Mandry.

Compare Mandery. Hispanic: probably an altered form of Catalan Mandrí, unexplained.

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


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Where is the Mandry family from?

You can see how Mandry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mandry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Mandry families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mandry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mandry families in 1891.
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What did your Mandry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mandry. 100% of Mandry men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Mandry 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Waitress
    6%
  • Hospital Maid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mandry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandry 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Mandry. 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 531 military records available for the last name Mandry. For the veterans among your Mandry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mandry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mandry in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mandry 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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