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Mahnker Family History

Mahnker 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: Mahnke, Manker, Mahnken, Mander, Marker, Anker, Manser, Banker

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Where is the Mahnker family from?

You can see how Mahnker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahnker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mahnker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Mahnker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahnker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mahnker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahnker 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 85 census records available for the last name Mahnker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahnker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mahnker. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mahnker. For the veterans among your Mahnker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahnker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mahnker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mahnker in 1965 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahnker 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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