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Manteca Family History

Manteca 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: Mantel, Manera, Montera, Mateja, Manca, Mantyla, Mantia, Mantey

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Where is the Manteca family from?

You can see how Manteca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manteca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Manteca families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Manteca families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manteca's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Manteca families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manteca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manteca ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Manteca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manteca 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Manteca. 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 39 military records available for the last name Manteca. For the veterans among your Manteca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manteca lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Manteca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Manteca in 1968 was 77, and 43 in 2004.

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