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Mantan Family History

Mantan 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: Manton, Mannan, Mangan, Martin, Mann, Madan, Ranta, Mantel, Banton

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Where is the Mantan family from?

You can see how Mantan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mantan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mantan families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mantan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mantan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Mantan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantan 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mantan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mantan. For the veterans among your Mantan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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