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Manka Family History

Manka Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Mańka): from a pet form of the personal name Emanuel.

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Mańka): nickname for a left-handed person from mańka ‘left-hander’.

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


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Where is the Manka family from?

You can see how Manka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Manka families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manka's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Manka families in 1891.
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What did your Manka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manka. 40% of Manka men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Manka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manka were Finisher 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Janitor
    6%
  • Finisher
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Wrapper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manka 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Manka. 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 561 military records available for the last name Manka. For the veterans among your Manka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manka lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Manka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manka in 1953 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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