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Manek Family History

Manek Surname Meaning

Hindu (Lohana) and Jain unexplained. unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Manek family from?

You can see how Manek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Manek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Manek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Manek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manek families in 1840.
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What did your Manek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manek. 100% of Manek 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
    100%

What Manek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Manek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manek 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Manek. 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 138 military records available for the last name Manek. For the veterans among your Manek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Manek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Manek in 1970 was 80, and 75 in 2002.

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