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Mancera Name Meaning

Spanish (mainly Extremadura and Andalusia): nickname or metonymic occupational name from mancera ‘plow handle’.

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


Similar surnames: Macera, Mancia, Bandera, Mancha, Mattera, Panciera, Manfra, Maneri

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Where is the Mancera family from?

You can see how Mancera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mancera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mancera families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Mancera families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mancera's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mancera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mancera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mancera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mancera. 100% of Mancera men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Mancera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mancera 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Mancera. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mancera. For the veterans among your Mancera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mancera lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Mancera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mancera in 1974 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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