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Manito Family History

Manito 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: Malito, Manigo, Manton, Manis, Mato, Manzo, Naito, Canto, Bonito

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Where is the Manito family from?

You can see how Manito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Manito family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Manito's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Manito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manito ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Manito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manito 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Manito. 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 6 military records available for the last name Manito. For the veterans among your Manito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manito lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Manito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manito in 1969 was 75, and 82 in 2002.

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