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Mannheimer Family History

Mannheimer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Mannheim with the German agent suffix -er.

This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Mannheimer family from?

You can see how Mannheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mannheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mannheimer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mannheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mannheimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mannheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mannheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mannheimer. 36% of Mannheimer men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Mannheimer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mannheimer were Shipping Clerk and Library Assitant.

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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
    36%
  • Butcher
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Library Assitant
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mannheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannheimer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mannheimer. 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 698 military records available for the last name Mannheimer. For the veterans among your Mannheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannheimer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mannheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mannheimer in 1957 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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