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Mankinen Family History

Mankinen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Makinen, Manninen, Hanninen, Mankin, Mannen, Rankine, Mangine

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Where is the Mankinen family from?

You can see how Mankinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mankinen family living in Maine. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mankinen's in USA. Maine and 3 other states had the highest population of Mankinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mankinen 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 Mankinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mankinen. 100% of Mankinen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mankinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Mankinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankinen 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Mankinen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mankinen. For the veterans among your Mankinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankinen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mankinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mankinen in 1947 was 52, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mankinen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mankinen 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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