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Mantell Family History

Mantell Surname Meaning

English (southern) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Mantel. The historic English pronunciation has the stress on the first syllable more recently on the second.

Americanized form of German, French, and Dutch Mantel.

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


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Where is the Mantell family from?

You can see how Mantell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mantell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Mantell families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mantell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mantell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantell 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 Mantell 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 Mantell. 19% of Mantell men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Mantell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mantell were Railway Clerk and Shorthand Typist.

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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
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    10%
  • Railway Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%

What Mantell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Mantell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mantell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mantell. For the veterans among your Mantell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantell lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mantell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mantell in 1942 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantell 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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