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Mankiewicz Family History

Mankiewicz Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from western Poland) (Mańkiewicz): patronymic from the Polish personal name Maniek or Polish and Jewish Mańka (see Manka).

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


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Where is the Mankiewicz family from?

You can see how Mankiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankiewicz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mankiewicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mankiewicz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mankiewicz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mankiewicz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mankiewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mankiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mankiewicz. 34% of Mankiewicz 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
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Lithographer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Mankiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Mankiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankiewicz 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Mankiewicz. 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 316 military records available for the last name Mankiewicz. For the veterans among your Mankiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankiewicz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Mankiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mankiewicz in 1953 was 47, and 76 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mankiewicz 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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