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Manter Family History

Manter Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Mander.

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


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Where is the Manter family from?

You can see how Manter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Manter families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Manter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manter families in 1891.
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What did your Manter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manter. 75% of Manter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Manter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manter 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Manter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Manter. For the veterans among your Manter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Manter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Manter in 1960 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manter 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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