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Manter Family History

Manter Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Mander.

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


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Where is the Manter family from?

You can see how Manter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Manter families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Manter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Manter families in 1911.
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What did your Manter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manter. 17% of Manter men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Manter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manter were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • School Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Manter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Manter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manter 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Manter. 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 Manter. For the veterans among your Manter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Manter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Manter in 1960 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manter 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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