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Manak Family History

Manak Surname Meaning

Czech (Maňák): metronymic from the female personal name Máňa, a pet form of Marie (see Maria).

It may also denote the husband of a woman named Máňa.

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


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Where is the Manak family from?

You can see how Manak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Manak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Manak family living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Manak's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Manak families in 1891.
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What did your Manak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manak. 25% of Manak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Manak women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manak were Butcher and Farm Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Helper
    11%
  • Butcher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farm Helper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manak 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Manak. 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 239 military records available for the last name Manak. For the veterans among your Manak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Manak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manak in 1955 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manak 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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