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Mankiller Family History

Mankiller 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: Manwiller, Manville, Miller, Monville, Mandile, Mancilla, Manier

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Where is the Mankiller family from?

You can see how Mankiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankiller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mankiller families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Mankiller's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Mankiller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mankiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mankiller ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Mankiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankiller 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mankiller. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mankiller. For the veterans among your Mankiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankiller lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Mankiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mankiller in 1966 was 76, and 26 in 2001.

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