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Manetta Name Meaning

Italian:: perhaps from the female personal name feminine form of Manetto a pet form of Maino or from Old French Mainet a pet form of (Charle)magne which was introduced into Italy during the Carolingian period but possibly from a feminine derivative of mano ‘hand’. it may also be from a shortened pet form of the male personal name Emanuele (see Emanuel ).

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


Similar surnames: Minett, Minette, Majette, Sabetta, Matta, Magnotta, Monette, Manera

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Where is the Manetta family from?

You can see how Manetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manetta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Manetta families living in Louisiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Manetta's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Manetta families in 1880.
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What did your Manetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Manetta. 100% of Manetta men worked as a Hairdresser and 100% of Manetta 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manetta 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Manetta. 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 157 military records available for the last name Manetta. For the veterans among your Manetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manetta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Manetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Manetta in 1953 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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