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Mankes Family History

Mankes 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: Mannes, Hankes, Manes, Manges, Mankey, Manker, Mackes, Manke, Bankes

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Where is the Mankes family from?

You can see how Mankes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mankes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mankes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mankes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mankes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Mankes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankes 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Mankes. 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 85 military records available for the last name Mankes. For the veterans among your Mankes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mankes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mankes in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mankes 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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