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Manteuffel Family History

Manteuffel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Manteufel.

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


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Where is the Manteuffel family from?

You can see how Manteuffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manteuffel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manteuffel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Manteuffel families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Manteuffel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Manteuffel families in 1880.
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What did your Manteuffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manteuffel. 34% of Manteuffel men worked as a Carpenter and 67% of Manteuffel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manteuffel were Printer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Printer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Manteuffel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Manteuffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manteuffel 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Manteuffel. 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 Manteuffel. For the veterans among your Manteuffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manteuffel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Manteuffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Manteuffel in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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