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Manzke Family History

Manzke Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Manz. Compare Mantzke.

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


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Where is the Manzke family from?

You can see how Manzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Manzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Manzke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Manzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Manzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manzke 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 Manzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manzke. 50% of Manzke men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Manzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Manzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manzke 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Manzke. 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 234 military records available for the last name Manzke. For the veterans among your Manzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manzke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Manzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Manzke in 1961 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manzke 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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