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Manzell Family History

Manzell 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: Mansell, Manwell, Manzella, Mantell, Mandell, Mandel, Dalzell, Mantel

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Where is the Manzell family from?

You can see how Manzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manzell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Manzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Manzell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Manzell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manzell ancestors do for a living?

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

What Manzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Manzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manzell 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Manzell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Manzell. For the veterans among your Manzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manzell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Manzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Manzell in 1972 was 47, and 58 in 2003.

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