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Manaker Family History

Manaker Surname 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: Mansker, Menaker, Manker, Mander, Marker, Anker, Manser, Banker

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Where is the Manaker family from?

You can see how Manaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Manaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Manaker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Manaker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Manaker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Manaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manaker. 100% of Manaker men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Manaker women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Manaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Manaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manaker 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Manaker. 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 76 military records available for the last name Manaker. For the veterans among your Manaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manaker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Manaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Manaker in 1965 was 74, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manaker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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