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Mantenfel Family History

Mantenfel 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: Manteufel, Manteuffel, Mantel, Marteney, Langenfeld, Martensen

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Where is the Mantenfel family from?

You can see how Mantenfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantenfel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mantenfel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mantenfel families living in California. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mantenfel's in USA. California had the highest population of Mantenfel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantenfel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mantenfel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Mantenfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantenfel 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Mantenfel. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mantenfel. For the veterans among your Mantenfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantenfel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mantenfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mantenfel in 1973 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

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