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Mantia Family History

Mantia Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): shortened form of Amantia a habitational name from Amantea in Cosenza province. Compare La Mantia.

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


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Where is the Mantia family from?

You can see how Mantia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mantia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mantia families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mantia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mantia families in 1891.
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What did your Mantia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mantia. 17% of Mantia men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mantia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mantia were Truck Driver 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%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mantia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mantia. 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 732 military records available for the last name Mantia. For the veterans among your Mantia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mantia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mantia in 1964 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantia 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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