This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Manthei family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Manthei Family History

Manthei Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Manthei in Schwerin province. It is also found in Poland where it is rare.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Manthei family from?

You can see how Manthei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manthei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manthei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Manthei families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Manthei's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Manthei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manthei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Manthei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manthei. 33% of Manthei men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Manthei women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manthei were Truck Driver and Secretary.

View Census Data for Manthei | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Sales Clerk
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

What Manthei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manthei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manthei census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Manthei

Passenger Lists

There are 556 immigration records available for the last name Manthei. 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.

View all Manthei immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 828 military records available for the last name Manthei. For the veterans among your Manthei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Manthei military records

You've only scratched the surface of Manthei family history

Discover More

What is the average Manthei lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Manthei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Manthei in 1946 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manthei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manthei 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Manthei family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial