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Mankow Family History

Mankow 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: Manko, Pankow, Markow, Manton, Makos, Manzo, Markos, Janko, Danko

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Where is the Mankow family from?

You can see how Mankow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankow family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Mankow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Mankow family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mankow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mankow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mankow 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 Mankow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Mankow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Mankow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankow 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Mankow. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mankow. For the veterans among your Mankow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Mankow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mankow in 1965 was 79, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mankow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mankow 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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