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Manetta Family History

Manetta Surname Meaning

Italian: perhaps from the female personal name, feminine form of Manetto, a pet form of Maino, or from Old French Mainet, a pet form of (Charle)magne, which was introduced into Italy during the Carolingian period.

It could also possibly be from a feminine derivative of mano ‘hand’.

Furthermore, it may also be from a shortened pet form of the male personal name Emanuele (see Emanuel).

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


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Where is the Manetta family from?

You can see how Manetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manetta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Manetta family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manetta's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Manetta families in 1911.
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What did your Manetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manetta. 56% of Manetta men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Manetta women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manetta were Proprietor and School Teacher.

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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
    56%
  • Chef
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    20%
  • Novelty
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Manetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manetta 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Manetta. 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 157 military records available for the last name Manetta. For the veterans among your Manetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manetta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Manetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Manetta in 1953 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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