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Mantos Family History

Mantos 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: Manton, Santos, Antos, Matos, Manos, Mattos, Cantos, Maltos, Martos

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Where is the Mantos family from?

You can see how Mantos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mantos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mantos families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mantos's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mantos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantos 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 Mantos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mantos. 50% of Mantos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mantos women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mantos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Mantos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantos 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Mantos. 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 Mantos. For the veterans among your Mantos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mantos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mantos in 1962 was 73, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantos 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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