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Manchaca Family History

Manchaca 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: Menchaca, Mancha, Machala, Machuca, Machac, Marchal, Marchand, Machak

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Where is the Manchaca family from?

You can see how Manchaca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manchaca family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manchaca families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Manchaca families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Manchaca's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Manchaca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manchaca 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 Manchaca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manchaca. 67% of Manchaca 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Private
    34%

What Manchaca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Manchaca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manchaca 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Manchaca. 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 107 military records available for the last name Manchaca. For the veterans among your Manchaca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manchaca lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Manchaca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Manchaca in 1957 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manchaca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manchaca 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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