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Mantay Family History

Mantay 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: Mantey, Manton, Manley, Monday, Ranta, Mannan, Mangan, Mantel, Manna

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Where is the Mantay family from?

You can see how Mantay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mantay families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mantay's in USA. California had the highest population of Mantay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantay 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 Mantay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mantay. 50% of Mantay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mantay women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Mantay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Mantay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantay 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Mantay. 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 57 military records available for the last name Mantay. For the veterans among your Mantay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mantay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mantay in 1967 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mantay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantay 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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