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Mantez Family History

Mantez 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: Mantel, Montez, Mantey, Manter, Mantz, Mantei, Mander, Master, Mandel

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Where is the Mantez family from?

You can see how Mantez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantez family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mantez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mantez families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mantez's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mantez families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mantez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mantez. 100% of Mantez men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mantez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Mantez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantez 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mantez. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mantez. For the veterans among your Mantez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantez lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mantez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mantez in 1966 was 76, and 23 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mantez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantez 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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