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Mantke Family History

Mantke 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: Manske, Manthe, Mattke, Mantle, Manke, Manton, Matte, Mantel, Mente

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Where is the Mantke family from?

You can see how Mantke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mantke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mantke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mantke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mantke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mantke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Mantke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantke 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Mantke. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mantke. For the veterans among your Mantke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mantke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mantke in 1960 was 41, and 68 in 2003.

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