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Manske Family History

Manske Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Manzke.

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


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Where is the Manske family from?

You can see how Manske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Manske families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manske's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Manske families in 1891.
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What did your Manske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manske. 22% of Manske men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Manske women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manske were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Manske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Manske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manske 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Manske. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Manske. For the veterans among your Manske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manske lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Manske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Manske in 1954 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manske 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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