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Mankus Family History

Mankus Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: adaptation of Polish Mańko see Manko.

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


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Where is the Mankus family from?

You can see how Mankus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mankus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mankus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mankus family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mankus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mankus families in 1891.
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What did your Mankus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mankus. 33% of Mankus men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mankus women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mankus were Farmer and Assembler.

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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
    33%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Presser
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Assembler
    40%

What Mankus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Mankus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mankus 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Mankus. 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 343 military records available for the last name Mankus. For the veterans among your Mankus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mankus lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mankus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mankus in 1951 was 51, and 53 in 2004.

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