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Mankoff Family History

Mankoff 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: Minkoff, Markoff, Danoff, Manko, Malakoff, Janoff, Kanoff, Madoff

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Where is the Mankoff family from?

You can see how Mankoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mankoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mankoff family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mankoff's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Mankoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mankoff 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 Mankoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mankoff. 32% of Mankoff men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mankoff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mankoff were Carpenter and Saleswoman.

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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
    32%
  • Bartender
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Mankoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Mankoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankoff 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Mankoff. 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 136 military records available for the last name Mankoff. For the veterans among your Mankoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankoff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Mankoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mankoff in 1954 was 52, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mankoff 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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