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Mansfeld Family History

Mansfeld 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: Mansfield, Mansell, Binsfeld, Hausfeld, Mattfeld, Manifold, Mansel

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Where is the Mansfeld family from?

You can see how Mansfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mansfeld family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mansfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mansfeld family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mansfeld's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mansfeld families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mansfeld 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 Mansfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mansfeld. 29% of Mansfeld men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mansfeld women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mansfeld were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Mansfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Mansfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mansfeld 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Mansfeld. 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 Mansfeld. For the veterans among your Mansfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mansfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Mansfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mansfeld in 1963 was 84, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mansfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mansfeld 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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