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Mannion Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mainnín (see Manning ). English and Irish: variant of Mangan .

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


Similar surnames: Manning, Mangin, Mannix, Cannon, Gannon, Manton, Bannon, Fannin

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Where is the Mannion family from?

You can see how Mannion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mannion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mannion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 499 Mannion families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mannion's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mannion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mannion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mannion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mannion. 26% of Mannion men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Mannion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mannion were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    26%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Mannion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mannion 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Mannion. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mannion. For the veterans among your Mannion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mannion lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mannion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mannion in 1947 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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