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Manteufel Family History

Manteufel Surname Meaning

German: from Low German Mandüvel a nickname composed of the elements Man ‘man’ + Düvel ‘devil devil's fellow’.

This was the name of a Pomeranian noble family.

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


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Where is the Manteufel family from?

You can see how Manteufel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manteufel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manteufel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Manteufel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Manteufel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Manteufel families in 1911.
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What did your Manteufel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manteufel. 34% of Manteufel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Manteufel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manteufel were Farm Hand and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Trimmer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manteufel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manteufel 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Manteufel. 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 467 military records available for the last name Manteufel. For the veterans among your Manteufel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manteufel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Manteufel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manteufel in 1962 was 58, and 96 in 2004.

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