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Manks Family History

Manks 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: Banks, Manis, Manko, Manas, Manes, Marks, Manos, Monks, Manka, Hanks

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Where is the Manks family from?

You can see how Manks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Manks families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Manks's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Manks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Manks. 100% of Manks men worked as a Motor Engineer and 89% of Manks 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

  • Motor Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Shop Assistant
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Manks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manks 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Manks. 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 272 military records available for the last name Manks. For the veterans among your Manks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manks lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Manks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manks in 1961 was 54, and 94 in 1997.

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