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Mahnkey Family History

Mahnkey 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: Mankey, Mahnke, Mahnken, Manley, Sankey, Mackey, Marney, Markey

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Where is the Mahnkey family from?

You can see how Mahnkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahnkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mahnkey family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Mahnkey's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Mahnkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahnkey 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 Mahnkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Draftsman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahnkey. 100% of Mahnkey men worked as a Draftsman.

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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

  • Draftsman
    100%

What Mahnkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Mahnkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahnkey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mahnkey. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mahnkey. For the veterans among your Mahnkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahnkey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Mahnkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mahnkey in 1978 was 71, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahnkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahnkey 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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