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Mankis Family History

Mankis 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: Manis, Mankin, Mannis, Mankins, Mankus, Mangis, Maki, Banks, Hankin

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Where is the Mankis family from?

You can see how Mankis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mankis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Mankis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Mankis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mankis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mankis 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 Mankis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mankis. 50% of Mankis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    50%

What Mankis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Mankis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mankis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mankis. For the veterans among your Mankis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Mankis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mankis in 1971 was 80, and 77 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mankis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mankis 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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