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Mantei Family History

Mantei Surname Meaning

German: variant of Manthei.

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


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Where is the Mantei family from?

You can see how Mantei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantei family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mantei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mantei family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Mantei's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mantei families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantei 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 Mantei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mantei. 36% of Mantei men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Mantei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Mantei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantei 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Mantei. 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 240 military records available for the last name Mantei. For the veterans among your Mantei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantei lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mantei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mantei in 1955 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantei 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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