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Manous Family History

Manous Name Meaning

Probably a shortened and altered form of Irish McManus .

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


Similar surnames: Manus, Magoun, Mannis, Mangum, Martus, Manos, Matous, Minkus, Manis

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Where is the Manous family from?

You can see how Manous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Manous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Manous families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Manous's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Manous families in 1891.
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What did your Manous ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Manous. 100% of Manous women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Manous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manous 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Manous. 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 254 military records available for the last name Manous. For the veterans among your Manous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manous lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Manous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Manous in 1956 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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