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Mankey Family History

Mankey Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Mankea in Cornwall. The placename derives from Middle Cornish men ‘stone’ + kee ‘hedge bank’. This surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

Americanized form of German Manke.

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


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Where is the Mankey family from?

You can see how Mankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mankey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mankey families living in Cornwall. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mankey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Mankey families in 1891.
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What did your Mankey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mankey. 84% of Mankey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankey 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Mankey. 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 465 military records available for the last name Mankey. For the veterans among your Mankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mankey in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mankey 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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