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Mantes Family History

Mantes 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, Mates, Mannes, Montes, Dantes, Manes, Manges, Antes, Mattes

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Where is the Mantes family from?

You can see how Mantes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mantes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mantes family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mantes's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mantes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantes 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 Mantes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Mantes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantes 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Mantes. 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 67 military records available for the last name Mantes. For the veterans among your Mantes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Mantes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mantes in 1967 was 75, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantes 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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