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Mansdorf Family History

Mansdorf 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: Kasdorf, Handorf, Mundorf, Langsdorf, Alsdorf, Walsdorf, Mansoor

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Where is the Mansdorf family from?

You can see how Mansdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mansdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mansdorf families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mansdorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mansdorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mansdorf 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 Mansdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mansdorf. 72% of Mansdorf men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Mansdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Mansdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mansdorf 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Mansdorf. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mansdorf. For the veterans among your Mansdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mansdorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mansdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mansdorf in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mansdorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mansdorf 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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