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Manteo Family History

Manteo 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: Mantel, Matteo, Mantey, Mateo, Manter, Mantei, Mander, Master, Mandel

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Where is the Manteo family from?

You can see how Manteo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manteo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Manteo families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manteo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Manteo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manteo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Manteo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manteo 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Manteo. 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 13 military records available for the last name Manteo. For the veterans among your Manteo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manteo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1994, in the United States, Manteo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Manteo in 1955 was 39, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manteo 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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