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Mantese Family History

Mantese 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: Maltese, Montesi, Mantel, Mates, Mannes, Manasse, Danese, Montes

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Where is the Mantese family from?

You can see how Mantese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mantese families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mantese's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mantese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mantese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Mantese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantese 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mantese. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mantese. For the veterans among your Mantese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantese lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Mantese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mantese in 1965 was 67, and 86 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantese 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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