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Manista Family History

Manista 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: Kalista, Manis, Manetta, Maita, Maisto, Batista, Basista, Mania

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Where is the Manista family from?

You can see how Manista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manista family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Manista families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Manista families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Manista's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Manista families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manista 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 Manista ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Checker and Hair Dresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manista. 25% of Manista men worked as a Checker and 100% of Manista women worked as a Hair Dresser.

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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

  • Checker
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Conductor
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hair Dresser
    100%

What Manista family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Manista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manista 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Manista. 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 Manista. For the veterans among your Manista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manista lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Manista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Manista in 1955 was 49, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manista 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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