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Manchey Family History

Manchey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hanchey, Minchey, Manthey, Manley, Fancher, Mackey, Marcey, Mancha

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Where is the Manchey family from?

You can see how Manchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manchey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Manchey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Manchey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Manchey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manchey 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 Manchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manchey. 60% of Manchey men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Manchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Manchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manchey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Manchey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Manchey. For the veterans among your Manchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manchey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Manchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Manchey in 1960 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Manchey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manchey 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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