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Maniske Family History

Maniske 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, Manis, Ganske, Manasse, Marske, Miske, Mansker, Janisse

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maniske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Maniske ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Maniske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maniske 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Maniske. 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 12 military records available for the last name Maniske. For the veterans among your Maniske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maniske lifespan?

Average Maniske life expectancy in 1977 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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