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Mahnke Family History

Mahnke Surname Meaning

North German:: from a medieval pet form of Manegold (see Mangold). from an Old Prussian name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mahnke family from?

You can see how Mahnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahnke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mahnke family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahnke's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mahnke families in 1891.
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What did your Mahnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahnke. 21% of Mahnke men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Mahnke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahnke were Machinist and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mahnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahnke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mahnke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mahnke. For the veterans among your Mahnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahnke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mahnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mahnke in 1956 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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