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Mankas Family History

Mankas 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: Manas, Mangas, Manikas, Manka, Mankus, Banks, Maras, Minas, Mannan

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Where is the Mankas family from?

You can see how Mankas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mankas family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mankas's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Mankas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mankas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mankas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mankas. 60% of Mankas men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Mankas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankas 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mankas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mankas. For the veterans among your Mankas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankas lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Mankas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mankas in 1987 was 72, and 92 in 2003.

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