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Mantly Family History

Mantly 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: Mantey, Mantle, Manly, Manton, Manley, Mantel, Maly, Santry, Monty

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Where is the Mantly family from?

You can see how Mantly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mantly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mantly families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mantly's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mantly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Mantly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mantly. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mantly. For the veterans among your Mantly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1977, in the United States, Mantly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mantly in 1969 was 80, and 50 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantly 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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