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Manheimer Family History

Manheimer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Manheim with the German agent suffix -er.

This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Manheimer family from?

You can see how Manheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manheimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Manheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Manheimer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Manheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manheimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manheimer 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 Manheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manheimer. 68% of Manheimer men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Manheimer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manheimer were Owner and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    68%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Agent
    10%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Manheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manheimer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Manheimer. 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 382 military records available for the last name Manheimer. For the veterans among your Manheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manheimer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Manheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manheimer in 1962 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manheimer 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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