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Mannheim Family History

Mannheim Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Mannheim in southwestern Germany (see Manheim).

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


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Where is the Mannheim family from?

You can see how Mannheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mannheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mannheim families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mannheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mannheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mannheim 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 Mannheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mannheim. 43% of Mannheim men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Mannheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Mannheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannheim 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 Mannheim. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Mannheim. For the veterans among your Mannheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannheim lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mannheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mannheim in 1957 was 55, and 102 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mannheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mannheim 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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