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Manaka Family History

Manaka 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: Tanaka, Manak, Manka, Manna, Anaya, Malak, Mancha, Manera, Yamanaka

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Where is the Manaka family from?

You can see how Manaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manaka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Manaka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manaka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Manaka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manaka 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 Manaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manaka. 60% of Manaka men worked as a Fisher.

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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

  • Fisher
    60%
  • Commercial Fisherman
    40%

What Manaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Manaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manaka 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Manaka. 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 27 military records available for the last name Manaka. For the veterans among your Manaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manaka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Manaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Manaka in 1969 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manaka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manaka 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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