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Manca Family History

Manca Surname Meaning

Italian (Sardinia): nickname for a left-handed person from Sardinian (manu) manka ‘left hand’

hence by extension a nickname for a left-handed person

(see Manco).

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


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Where is the Manca family from?

You can see how Manca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manca family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Manca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Manca families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Manca's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Manca families in 1891.
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What did your Manca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manca. 50% of Manca men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Manca women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manca were Clerk and Saleswoman.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manca 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Manca. 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 344 military records available for the last name Manca. For the veterans among your Manca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manca lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Manca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manca in 1957 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manca 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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