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Manteith Family History

Manteith 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: Monteith, Mantooth, Mantei, Mantel, Manetta, Manheim, Gantert

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Where is the Manteith family from?

You can see how Manteith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manteith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Manteith families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Manteith families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Manteith's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Manteith families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manteith 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 195 census records available for the last name Manteith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manteith 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Manteith. 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 4 military records available for the last name Manteith. For the veterans among your Manteith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manteith lifespan?

Average Manteith life expectancy in 1973 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manteith 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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