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Manatt Name Meaning

Irish or Scottish: probably a variant of McNatt .

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


Similar surnames: Mcnatt, Natt, Mynatt, Mcnitt, Gantt, Manary, Canant, Manago, Marett

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Where is the Manatt family from?

You can see how Manatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Manatt families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Manatt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manatt. 16% of Manatt men worked as a Truck Driver and 30% of Manatt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manatt were Farm Laborer and Typist. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manatt 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Manatt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Manatt. For the veterans among your Manatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manatt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Manatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Manatt in 1960 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

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