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Manthay Family History

Manthay 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: Manthey, Mathai, Mancha, Martha, Matthey, Mathey, Manthei, Mantia

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Where is the Manthay family from?

You can see how Manthay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manthay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manthay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Manthay families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Manthay's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Manthay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manthay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manthay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Manthay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manthay 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Manthay. 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 22 military records available for the last name Manthay. For the veterans among your Manthay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manthay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Manthay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Manthay in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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