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Mansel Family History

Mansel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mansell.

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


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Where is the Mansel family from?

You can see how Mansel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mansel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mansel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Mansel families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mansel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mansel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mansel 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 Mansel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mansel. 70% of Mansel 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%

What Mansel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mansel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mansel 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Mansel. 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 960 military records available for the last name Mansel. For the veterans among your Mansel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mansel lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mansel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mansel in 1948 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mansel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mansel 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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