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Manbeck Family History

Manbeck Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mannbeck: unexplained. The surname Mannbeck is no longer found in Germany.

In the US it is found mainly in PA and OH.

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


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Where is the Manbeck family from?

You can see how Manbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Manbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Manbeck family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Manbeck's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Manbeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manbeck 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 Manbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manbeck. 31% of Manbeck men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Manbeck women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manbeck were Miner 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Manbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manbeck 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Manbeck. 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 685 military records available for the last name Manbeck. For the veterans among your Manbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manbeck lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Manbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Manbeck in 1959 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manbeck 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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