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Mancos Family History

Mancos 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: Manco, Manos, Marcos, Manton, Manis, Makos, Manzo, Markos, Santos

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Where is the Mancos family from?

You can see how Mancos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mancos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mancos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mancos families living in Minnesota. This was about 13% of all the recorded Mancos's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Mancos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mancos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mancos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mancos. 50% of Mancos men worked as a Labor. .

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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 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Mancos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mancos 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Mancos. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mancos. For the veterans among your Mancos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mancos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mancos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mancos in 1963 was 70, and 42 in 2003.

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