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Manten Family History

Manten 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: Manton, Mantel, Masten, Hanten, Mantey, Mannen, Minten, Mangen

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Where is the Manten family from?

You can see how Manten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Manten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Manten families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Manten families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Manten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manten. 100% of Manten 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Manten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manten 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Manten. 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 26 military records available for the last name Manten. For the veterans among your Manten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manten lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Manten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Manten in 1991 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

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