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Manthey Family History

Manthey Surname Meaning

German: variant of Manthei.

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


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Where is the Manthey family from?

You can see how Manthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manthey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Manthey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Manthey families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Manthey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Manthey families in 1891.
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What did your Manthey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manthey. 17% of Manthey men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Manthey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manthey were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    10%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Manthey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Manthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manthey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Manthey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Manthey. For the veterans among your Manthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manthey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Manthey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Manthey in 1953 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manthey 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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