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Manteau Family History

Manteau 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: Manseau, Mantel, Mineau, Muntean, Mantia, Barteau, Mantey, Mantell

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Where is the Manteau family from?

You can see how Manteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Manteau families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Manteau family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manteau's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Manteau families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Manteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manteau 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Manteau. 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 46 military records available for the last name Manteau. For the veterans among your Manteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manteau lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Manteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Manteau in 1974 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manteau 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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