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Mantai Family History

Mantai 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: Mantei, Manton, Ranta, Mannan, Mangan, Mantel, Marti, Manna, Montag

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Where is the Mantai family from?

You can see how Mantai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mantai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mantai family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mantai's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mantai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mantai 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 Mantai ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mantai. 100% of Mantai men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Mantai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Mantai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mantai 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Mantai. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mantai. For the veterans among your Mantai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mantai lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mantai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mantai in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mantai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mantai 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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