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Manyak Family History

Manyak 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: Manak, Magyar, Mannan, Mangan, Manna, Maslak, Mangal, Machak, Malak

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Where is the Manyak family from?

You can see how Manyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Manyak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Manyak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manyak 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 Manyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Burler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manyak. 19% of Manyak men worked as a Miner and 34% of Manyak women worked as a Burler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manyak were Foreman and Packer.

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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

  • Miner
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Burler
    34%
  • Sewing Mch
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Manyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Manyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manyak 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Manyak. 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 108 military records available for the last name Manyak. For the veterans among your Manyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manyak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Manyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Manyak in 1951 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manyak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manyak 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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