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Mahnken Family History

Mahnken Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Mahnke.

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


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Where is the Mahnken family from?

You can see how Mahnken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahnken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahnken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mahnken families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahnken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mahnken families in 1891.
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What did your Mahnken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mahnken. 33% of Mahnken men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Mahnken women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mahnken were Baker and None.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Baker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Typist
    11%
  • None
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mahnken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahnken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mahnken. 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 Mahnken. For the veterans among your Mahnken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahnken lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mahnken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mahnken in 1952 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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