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Mantley Family History

Mantley 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: Manley, Antley, Matley, Cantley, Mantey, Mantle, Mandley, Manthey

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Where is the Mantley family from?

You can see how Mantley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mantley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mantley families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mantley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mantley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mantley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mantley. 100% of Mantley men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Mantley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantley 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Mantley. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mantley. For the veterans among your Mantley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mantley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mantley in 1966 was 58, and 70 in 2002.

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