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Manca Name Meaning

Italian (Sardinian): nickname for a left-handed person, from Sardinian (manu) manka ‘left hand’, hence by extension a nickname for a left-handed person (see Manco).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Manco, Manka, Zanca, Nasca, Mazza, Danca, Mancia, Manna, Manza, Dance

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Manca Family Origin

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You can see how Manca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manca family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Manca families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Manca families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Manca's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Manca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Manca Family Occupations

What did your Manca ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Manca occupation in the USA was Farming. 100% of Manca's were Farmings.

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  • Farming

    100%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Manca ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Manca Historical Records

What Manca family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Manca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manca census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Manca. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Manca. For the veterans among your Manca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Manca Life Expectancy

What is the average Manca lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Manca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manca in 1957 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manca 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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