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Manera Family History

Manera Name Meaning

Italian (mainly northwestern; Manèra):: habitational name from either of two places called Manera in Cuneo and Como provinces. nickname or perhaps a metonymic occupational name from the dialect word manèra ‘(executioner's) ax’ also ‘cleaver’ or from the archaic adjective manero ‘well-behaved skilled’. from a Frankish name composed of the ancient Germanic elements magin ‘strength might’ + hari ‘army’ which became Mainero in Italy.

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

Similar surnames: Maneri, Madera, Manier, Macera, Mainer, Matera, Manger, Mander, Maner

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You can see how Manera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manera family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Manera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Manera family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Manera's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Manera families in 1891.

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Census Records
There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manera 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 790 immigration records available for the last name Manera. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.
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Draft Cards
There are 329 military records available for the last name Manera. For the veterans among your Manera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manera census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Manera

Passenger Lists

There are 790 immigration records available for the last name Manera. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Manera immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 329 military records available for the last name Manera. For the veterans among your Manera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manera lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Manera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Manera in 1961 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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