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Mantis Family History

Mantis 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: Manis, Martis, Matis, Mantia, Mattis, Lantis, Mannis, Yantis, Antis

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Where is the Mantis family from?

You can see how Mantis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mantis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mantis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mantis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mantis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantis 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 Mantis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mantis. 14% of Mantis men worked as a Manager and 100% of Mantis women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Mantis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mantis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantis 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Mantis. 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 294 military records available for the last name Mantis. For the veterans among your Mantis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Mantis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mantis in 1960 was 73, and 25 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mantis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantis 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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