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Manhart Family History

Manhart Surname Meaning

South German byform and also an Americanized form of German Mannhardt (see Manhardt).

This form of the surname is also found in Czechia and Croatia.

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


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Where is the Manhart family from?

You can see how Manhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Manhart families living in Sussex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Manhart's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Manhart families in 1891.
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What did your Manhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manhart. 50% of Manhart women worked as a Cook.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Manhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manhart 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Manhart. 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 Manhart. For the veterans among your Manhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manhart lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Manhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Manhart in 1955 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manhart 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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