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Mantey Family History

Mantey Surname Meaning

German: variant of Manthei. West African (Ghana): name found among the Ga people an Anglicized form of Mante.

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


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Where is the Mantey family from?

You can see how Mantey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mantey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mantey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mantey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mantey families in 1891.
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What did your Mantey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mantey. 100% of Mantey 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mantey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantey 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Mantey. 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 Mantey. For the veterans among your Mantey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mantey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mantey in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantey 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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