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Manaska Family History

Manaska 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: Tanaka, Manasse, Manas, Manasco, Manak, Maruska, Manske, Matassa

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Where is the Manaska family from?

You can see how Manaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manaska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Manaska families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Manaska's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Manaska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manaska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manaska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manaska. 100% of Manaska women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Manaska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Manaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manaska 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Manaska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Manaska. For the veterans among your Manaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manaska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Manaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Manaska in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 1997.

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