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Mank Family History

Mank Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname from mank ‘lame’.

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


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Where is the Mank family from?

You can see how Mank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 34 Mank families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Mank's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mank families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mank ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mank. 60% of Mank men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Student
    20%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mank 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 Mank. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mank. For the veterans among your Mank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mank lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mank in 1945 was 22, and 54 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mank 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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