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Mandarin Family History

Mandarin Name 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: Mandarino, Mannarino, Madaris, Manwaring, Mander, Marin, Maudlin

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Where is the Mandarin family from?

You can see how Mandarin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mandarin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mandarin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mandarin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mandarin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mandarin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mandarin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mandarin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mandarin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Mandarin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mandarin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mandarin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Mandarin. For the veterans among your Mandarin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mandarin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Mandarin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mandarin in 1968 was 68, and 73 in 1988.

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