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Mania Name Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Emanuel . Alternatively from regional mania ‘left-hander’ (compare Manka ).

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


Similar surnames: Mandia, Manis, Kania, Mancia, Bania, Gunia, Maza, Malik, Banka, Wanta

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Where is the Mania family from?

You can see how Mania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mania family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mania families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Mania families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mania's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mania families in 1911.
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What did your Mania ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mania. 45% of Mania men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mania women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mania were Auto Mechanic and 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
    45%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Auto Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mania 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 Mania. 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 340 military records available for the last name Mania. For the veterans among your Mania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mania lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mania in 1961 was 63, and 77 in 2003.

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